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In the United States, a criminal prosecutor is a representative of the State or Federal government who's job is to identify individuals who have committed crimes and to prosecute them for this violation. These are the people who will go into the court room and argue to the judge (and or jury) that the defendant has committed a crime and should be held accountable for that offense.

Depending on the state the prosecutors may belong to the Federal government, State, County(or District), or City.

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How do you become a criminal prosecutor?

Graduate from an accredited law school - pass the Bar Exam in the state you wish to practice - apply for a position with the prosecutors office (or whatever they call them in your state (District Attorney - State's Attorney - etc).


What is the difference between criminal jurisdiction and criminal venue?

In layman's terms...... Criminal jurisdiction is the "area" in which charges can be brought & heard or tried. The venue is what's referred to as the"court location" or "area" in which the proceedings do , can, or actually occur in. They are often one and the same, but when for reasons of local sentiment and publicity, it may be necessary for the defense to request a different venue, a judge & prosecutor may also deem or request such remedy accordingly.


Will an arrest show on a criminal background check if nolle prossed?

Typically, an arrest that has been nolle prossed (dismissed by the prosecutor) may still appear on a criminal background check. However, the final disposition of the case should indicate that the charges were dismissed. It is recommended to review the background check results carefully and provide an explanation if needed.


What noun is formed from the word criminal?

The word criminal is both an adjective and a noun. Examples: Adjective: His criminal activities finally landed him in prison. Noun: The criminal was sentenced to twenty years in prison.


What is the Slang for criminal?

One slang term for criminal is "crook."

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