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Should ALL defendants receive a defense equal to the prosecutors prosecution both in attorney ability and economical support?
All attorney's who graduate from law school and are admitted to the bar are deemed equally competent to practice the law. As with everything else in life this does not always work out in practice (there are some doctors who are better than others - there are some mechanics who are better than others - etc - etc.) If fairness, equality and availability of resources was the criterion there would be more defense attorneys out of work than there would be prosecutors. As with all things in REAL LIFE you get what you pay for, or can afford. That's why they have judges and juries - in order to supply "equality" of justice.
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Why do you have criminal prosecutors?
They are the lawyers for the state. Criminal Prosecutors serve as the attorney's who represent the government in the ionforcement and prosecution of criminal offenses.
Can the witness visit the accused in jail?
NOT a prosecution witness! BUT - if you are a defense witness you should consult with the defendants defense attorney before you do so.
2 Should ALL defendants receive a defense equal to the prosecutors prosecution both in attorney ability and economical support?
All attorney's who graduate from law school and are admitted to the bar are deemed equally competent to practice the law. As with everything else in life this does not always work out in practice (there are some doctors who are better than others - there are some mechanics who are better than others - etc - etc.) If fairness, equality and availability of resources was the criterion there would be more defense attorneys out of work than there would be prosecutors. As with all things in REAL LIFE you get what you pay for, or can afford. That's why they have judges and juries - in order to supply "equality" of justice.
Which amendment to the constitution guarantees defendants the right to an attorney?
The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees defendants the right to an attorney.
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.
Are only private attorneys able to prosecute criminal defendants?
It's my understanding the prosecuting attorney represents the people when the accused is brought to court on criminal charges. Private attorney's represent the defendant in arguing why the accused person is not guilty, or if there were mitigating circumstances making circumstances explaining why they did what they did.Additional Information: (in the US) Private attorneys do NOT prosecute criminal cases, they are prosecuted by government attorney's (prosecutors) who do so on behalf of the "people."Defendants are free to retain their own 'private' attorney to represent them or, if indigent, they are afforded the services of the Public Defenders Office (a taxpayer supported agency).
What is a career criminal?
Career Criminal- Prosecution Program The Career Criminal Prosecution Program was established by the District Attorney's Office in 1991. It is the longest running special prosecutions program in our office. The design and policy of the Career Criminal Prosecution Program is to resist the pretrial release of defendants being prosecuted under the program and to seek the most severe punishment authorized for convicted defendants. This program specifically targets repeat offenders and aggressively prosecutes them to the fullest extent of the law. The policy and position of the program is to resist delay in prosecution and seek expeditious resolution of cases.The Career Criminal Prosecution Program is a true vertical prosecution program targeting repeat offenders. The program specifically addresses the problem of repeat offenders by treating them as individual criminals. Vertical prosecution allows for one prosecutor to handle a case from filing of charges to sentencing of the defendant. The program targets robbery, burglary, car jacking, arson, grand theft and receiving stolen property.Offenders committing any of these crimes and having previously been convicted of specified crimes or who have several felony convictions, are specially prosecuted by this unit. A high percentage of this unit's cases are "Three Strikes" cases resulting in life terms for the offenders. Only experienced and trained prosecutors are assigned to this program. Caseloads are reduced so that program attorney's can focus maximum attention to these cases. This intense level of concentration yields increased convictions and sentences, thus limiting the possibility of a repeat offense by those defendants prosecuted under the Career Criminal Prosecution Program.
Does a prosecuting attorney have to retry a criminal conduct case after a mistrial in Michigan?
Not necessarily, the decision whether to pursue prosecution or not is a judgement call by the prosecutors office after viewing all the facts of the case, and weighing the possibility of a successful outcome if it is re-tried.
What does the term prosecution mean pertaining to the law?
In criminal law, prosecution means the government attorney is charging and trying a case against an individual accused of a crime. The government attorney can also be referred to as the prosecution.
Are defendants and their attorney present at Grand Jury hearings?
No, only the prosecutor.
What group is responsible for prosecuting people accused of committing crime?
District attorney and prosecutors
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).
