2007-09-06 02:25:06 · 4 answers · asked by jaeleeamari2904 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The term prosecutor can be used generically for any person that represents the state to prosecute criminal trials or it can be a statutorily created position. In my state, we have county prosecutors who work with deputy prosecutors to represent the state in criminal cases. In many other states this position is referred to as a district attorney. I hope this helps to clear the confusion.
2007-09-06 02:38:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not always. The District Attorney is the top lawyer in the county. He can prosecute a case or he can have one of his attorneys prosecute the case. Who actually goes to trial and represents the state is the prosecutor.
2007-09-06 02:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In many US states -- including NY & Cal. -- local prosecuting officials are called "District Attorneys." In some they are called "State Attorneys." The attorney who actually appears in most court proceedings is usually one of his "assistant," or "deputy" DA's or State Attorneys.
2007-09-06 02:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Not always, the DA usually has a couple of Assistant DA's who do most of the work. Ultimately, the DA is responsible for all prosecutions.
2007-09-06 02:30:48 · answer #4 · answered by George C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋