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Simple English definitions for legal terms

Prosecuting attorney

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A quick definition of Prosecuting attorney:

A prosecuting attorney is a lawyer who works for the government and is responsible for making sure that people who break the law are punished. They investigate crimes, decide what charges to bring against someone, and go to court to try to prove that the person is guilty. They also work with police officers to gather evidence and talk to witnesses. Prosecuting attorneys are sometimes called district attorneys or state's attorneys.

A more thorough explanation:

A prosecuting attorney is a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases. They are either elected or appointed by local government officials to represent the state in a criminal case brought in a judicial district or designated county.

Their main responsibilities include:

  • Presenting the case against individuals suspected of violating the law
  • Initiating and directing further criminal investigations
  • Deciding what criminal charges to file
  • Guiding and recommending sentences for offenders
  • Participating in grand jury proceedings

For example, if someone is accused of stealing a car, the prosecuting attorney will investigate the case, decide what charges to file, and present the case in court. They will also recommend a sentence for the offender if they are found guilty.

Prosecuting attorneys have the authority to investigate persons, grant immunity to witnesses and alleged offenders, and plea bargain with defendants. They can be appointed by the chief executive of the jurisdiction or elected by local voters. In the federal system, the equivalent of a district attorney is a United States Attorney, each appointed by the President.

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dasfi0990ut1
18:32
miss ya, worried about u (llama)
fedclerkhopeful
18:33
nope I got the WL
dasfi0990ut1
18:33
fk this cycle.
fedclerkhopeful
18:33
still prolly set on reapplying unless SLS comes in clutch
dasfi0990ut1
18:34
Good on you! LS will always be there. I hope either way it works out- IK it will! Keep ya head up!
fedclerkhopeful
18:34
thank you :)
18:35
is the 50~70% conversion rate for Cornell ii accurate?
dasfi0990ut1
18:35
:)
fedclerkhopeful
18:35
yep
[] ararara
18:36
@fedclerkhopeful: what are your goals?
[] ararara
18:38
You remind me of a friend of mine from back in the day. They came in at the top of their class at a T14 but reapplied before doing this to get HYS. They still didn't get it the second time with perfect stats. That stuff is competitive and what does it matter anyway? Just saying!
18:42
Sometimes I’m like yeah i could work for five years and get into Harvard but that’s sooo much work
18:42
No thank you!
dasfi0990ut1
18:43
@dubiously: same. in 5 years ill either be in prison for fraud or retired in the caymen islands
18:43
This white boy don’t miss u would swear u saw Luka
fedclerkhopeful
19:10
@ararara: appellate clerkship and then civil liberties law
fedclerkhopeful
19:11
And yes, I have near perfect stats and would regret going to a lower tier school when reapplying is a viable option
omelette
19:12
lower tier and its mfing cornell
[] ararara
19:27
Haha didn't realize you were admitted at Cornell not why I'm saying this haha. I've also seen a few people get H and one person get Y the second time around. Hopefully things just work out now but if it doesn't go your way the second time don't worry ✌️ you 🫵 are amazing! For the record though my housemate's friend who graduated from Cornell has an appellate clerkship.
[] ararara
19:28
@dubiously: 💀😵👻
when do we think FSU and UF will have all decisions out
19:37
I know a guy who got an appellate clerkship out of a regional t100. He’s old now but still
dasfi0990ut1
19:43
@dubiously: was it Kansas by chance?
19:44
Of course. Kansas is an appellate clerkship powerhouse
dasfi0990ut1
19:45
KS to the T14 by 2028!
[] ararara
19:47
@FumblingRightfulLemur: I would look back at last cycle ✌️❤️ but also actually wouldn't even pay attention that's usually when it happens haha
rosythecat
20:53
@ararara: your cycle was insane holy hell
rosythecat
20:53
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Steel2Law1997
20:56
anybody got any tips/stories of going from WL to A?
dasfi0990ut1
21:22
@Steel2Law1997: LOCI, research the school and try to mention specifics of what excites you about the school. Be friendly to adcoms. Try to sit in on virtual sessions/ zooms if possible. If you have any updates (promotion at work, volunteering, etc) send it to them! Godspeeeddd
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