The govenment is the prosecutor and is a 'stand-in' for "the People."
There are several role players in the criminal justice system. The judges, district attorneys, defense lawyers, paralegals, and others are the major role players.
Most criminal cases are heard in state courts because criminal law is primarily under the jurisdiction of state governments. States have their own criminal codes and court systems to handle cases involving violations of state laws. Federal courts typically only hear criminal cases involving violations of federal laws.
Yes.
In the state of Maine, every county has a Superior Court which hears civil cases and criminal cases.
The role of courts in criminal is to provide a forum for presenting complaints of a criminal for the purpose of making a decision on those matters and to ensure that the laws and rules regarding those matters are adhered to.
Lawyers serve a beneficial role in the judicial system by helping to ensure laws are followed and individuals are treated fairly. It is no difference in criminal and civil cases other than the potential punishment being given.
The United States Attorneys enforce the laws in their districts. They also prosecute in federal criminal cases and cases that involve the government.
This answer is that the governments role is very little
In which courts are criminal cases dealt with?
criminal court cases are just specific court cases which deal with the conviction of a criminal...or release.
The community formed a special court to judge the witchcraft cases.
The role of the Grand Jury is to hear the evidence that the state has against the accused and determine if probable cause exists to bring them to trial for the offense.