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The state's way of saying prove it back, but with more paperwork and less sleep.
means The legal process of formally accusing and trying someone for a crime, pursued by the state's representatives on behalf of society.
from From Latin prosequi, 'to follow after, pursue' — pro ('forward') plus sequi ('to follow'), the same root that gives us 'sequence' and 'consequence.' A prosecutor is literally one who pursues: chasing down a case from accusation through trial, following the matter wherever it leads, like a hound that won't lose the scent.
- burden of proof
- must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt, not just likely
- represents
- the people or state, not the victim personally
- discretion power
- can drop charges even with solid evidence
- plea bargains
- most cases end in deals, not trials