Prosecutor Lying to a Perspective Witness
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A prosecutor is the government's attorney in a criminal case who represents the people. A prosecutor may investigate certain criminal offenses on his own initiative, or at the request of a government officer or government body. A prosecutor works with law enforcement officers to ensure that justice is done. He or she makes the decision whether or not to bring charges for a crime and against whom the charges will be brought. The prosecutor must persuade the jury or judge "beyond a reasonable doubt" of every fact necessary to constitute the crime charged. The prosecutor must both refrain from the use of improper methods calculated to produce a wrongful conviction and must use every available legitimate means to obtain just convictions.
Prosecutorial misconduct is conduct which violates court rules or ethical standards of law practice. Examples, among others, may include courtroom misconduct (making improper remarks or improperly introducing evidence designed to prejudice the jury: violating rules regarding selection of the jury; or making improper closing arguments); hiding, destroying or tampering with evidence, case files or court records; failing to disclose evidence that might tend to exonerate the defendant; threatening, badgering or tampering with witnesses; presenting false or misleading evidence; selective or vindictive prosecution; denial of a speedy trial rights; or use of unreliable and untruthful witnesses and snitches.