That sufficient 'probable cause' exists to support the arrest and charges of the perpetrator.
"Refer to prosecutor" means to send a case to a prosecutor for further review and potential prosecution. It typically occurs after law enforcement has completed an investigation and believes there is enough evidence to support criminal charges.
The prosecutor makes the first opening statement. The defense follows with its opening statement after the prosecution states its case.
"Beyond a reasonable doubt" in a criminal case, "A preponderance of the evidence" in a civil case. The advocate of a case always has the burden of proof - the prosecutor in a criminal case, the plaintiff in a civil case.
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Yes, a prosecutor can subpoena a phone as evidence in a criminal case.
No, the prosecution cannot appeal a not guilty verdict in a criminal case.
As a private individual you cannot 'file' criminal charges against anyone. You can attempt to bring the facts to the attention of the prosecutor's superiors - if you can present enough proof, perhaps they will institute a charge of perjury. HOWEVER you can file a civil suit against the prosecutor for false or malicious prosecution.
Sentencing is last step in a criminal prosecution if the defendant is found guilty.
There is no such thing as a criminal lawsuit. Criminal prosecutions are brought by the state through the appropriate prosecution, and are not called lawsuits. Lawsuits are civil suits, that are, by definition, not criminal.
"The State" functions as the prosecutor in a criminal case.
The answer to your question would be the Prosecutor.
Great question! Criminal prosecution means carrying a legal action in court who is being accused. ~Nei-Mio