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What is the difference between a prosecuting attorney and defense attorney?
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∙ 12y ago
None. They are both attorneys and are held to the same code of conduct and ethics. They just happen to have different jobs, and play different roles in the criminal justice system.
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Can the prosecuting attorney object?
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How testimony is g iven in acourt?
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Is it illegal for prosecuting attorney to spy on defense attorney?
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What actors and actresses appeared in The Missing Witness - 1913?
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What is a deal made between the prosecutor and defense attorney called?
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If an attorney refuses your case are the charges dropped?
Not unless the attorney in the case is the prosecuting attorney (The State). Even then, a complainant may take the case to either another venue with jurisdiction, or to an higher prosecutor. However, charges are never dropped if a defense attorney refuses to take the case.
If you are sold a stolen car and get it taken away what kind of lawyer do you need?
Well, it depends. Is the trial against you, or the car dealer? If it's against you, you need a defense attorney, and if it's not, you need a prosecuting attorney. hope that helps!
What actors and actresses appeared in Famous Jury Trials - 1949?
The cast of Famous Jury Trials - 1949 includes: Lenore Aubert James Bender as Prosecuting Attorney Joyce Randolph as (1949) Truman Smith as Defense Attorney
What is a negotiation between the defense attorney and the prosecutor?
plea bargain
