Role Of The Prosecutor

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In the judicial process, there are various characters that play an important role in the way a criminal case is handled and have an influence on the outcome of trials. The main players in the courthouse are the prosecutor and the defense attorney. The role of the prosecutor and defense attorney are very different, but the purpose of both of these attorneys is to protect individuals. The prosecutor plays the most critical role in the criminal justice process before, during and after a trial. The prosecutor is involved in investigations, plea bargains, deciding the nature of the charges, and recommending sentences. Although it is not always the case, the main purpose of the prosecutor is to seek justice not to convict. They serve many functions

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