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A state prosecutor represents the people of that state in criminal prosecutions and associated matters.

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Who is the chief prosecutor for the state?

Attorney General


Who does the prosecutor report to?

The overall 'boss' of a state prosecutor is the State's Attorney General. The prosecutors office is part of the Executive Branch of government - not the Judicial Branch.


Who is the prosecuter in a criminal case?

"The State" functions as the prosecutor in a criminal case.


Does the state prosecutor have to get new jurors after a mistrial has been declared?

If a mistrial has been declared, a new jury is seated if the prosecutor brings the case again.


Is a prosecutor a lawyer?

Yes. It is just what the person who represents the State is called in criminal matters. So if you're on trial the guy trying to get you convicted is the prosecutor.


How do you find a former prosecutor to ascertain if he was ever admitted to the Bar in NY state?

Contact the State Bar Association.


What is the job of a state attorney general?

The Chief Prosecutor of the state, and the state's legal counsel, and other duties as assigned by that particular state's law or governor.


Who decides whether or not alleged attacker will be prosecuted?

Generally speaking, in the US, the local or state prosecutor decides if an alleged attacker will be charged with a crime. If there is enough evidence, in the mind of a prosecutor, then legal proceedings will begin. In some cases, however, the prosecutor will have a Grand Jury decide to either follow the prosecutor's recommendation, or not to.


Can you have a felony and be a state prosecutor?

No, and I question whether you can even be accepted to the bar with a felony record.


What does Held for state in criminal case?

It sounds like the defendant is being detained, or will be detained, at the request of the state pending (presumably) charges by the state prosecutor.


Should a prosecutor have direct access to an criminal intelligence database?

No, only federal agents and police officers. Now, if the prosecutor has perismission from the government (local, state or federal), than its okay.


Can Virginia resident's convicted of a felony have guns in the home?

refer the question to your state prosecutor's office