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Where do criminal prosecutions take place?
Only the government initiates a criminal case, usually through the U.S. attorney’s office, in coordination with a law enforcement agency. Allegations of criminal behavior should be brought to the local police, the FBI, or another appropriate law enforcement agency.
Which level of felony is the highest level of offense?
Class A and level 1 felonies are the most serious, class B and level 2 are less so, and so on.
Do lawyers talk to the prosecutor?
Yes. Criminal defense attorneys, depending on the circumstances of the case, will sometimes choose to initiate discussions with prosecutors even before charges are filed.
Where is the place of prosecution and trial?
The rule is a restatement of existing law and is intended to sanction the continuance of this practice. For this reason, the rule requires that only the trial be held in the division in which the offense was committed and permits other proceedings to be had elsewhere in the same district.
Why do prosecutors choose which criminal cases to charge?
For similar reasons, a prosecutor may pursue otherwise weak prostitution charges to avoid alienating powerful civic groups. Deputy or assistant prosecutors may feel that appearing tough will help their careers, either within the prosecutor’s office or later if they want to become judges.
How does the trial process work in a criminal case?
The plaintiff or prosecution is allowed to cross-examine, and the defendant gets to ask further questions on re-direct. In a federal criminal case, because the burden of proof is always on the prosecution, the defendant never has the burden of doing anything. This means that the defendant does not have to present any evidence whatsoever.
How are prosecutors appointed in the United States?
They may be appointed by the executive branch (the governor) or elected by the voters. Prosecutors also represent the government when convicted defendants appeal their convictions to a higher court.
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