CRIMINAL DEFENSE - Frequently Asked Questions  
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Q. Is it possible to be prosecuted for an attempt to commit a crime?
Q. What is a grand jury?
Q. How is probation different from parole?
Q. What is restitution?
Q. Who is a prosecutor?
Q. How does a prosecutor decide whether to charge an individual with a crime?
Q. What is a white collar crime?
Q. Is it possible to prosecute a child who commits a crime in the same way an adult would be prosecuted?
Q. If I’m innocent, should I still get a lawyer?
Q. Do I need a lawyer if I intend to plead guilty?
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Who is a prosecutor?  
 
Answer

A prosecutor is an attorney employed by the government. Prosecutors are responsible for presenting the government’s case against a defendant, or person charged with a crime. The government must investigate, arrest, and charge a defendant, and then bring the defendant to trial. Depending on the government body for which they work, a prosecutor may be called a city attorney, a county attorney, a state’s attorney, or a district attorney.

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