prosecutor
lawyer who brings criminal charges
A government lawyer in a criminal case who tries to show that the person charged with a crime is guilty.
a/the prosecutor charges [someone] with [a crime]
- The prosecutor argued that the evidence clearly showed the defendant planned the robbery.
- After reviewing the case, the prosecutor decided not to file any charges.
- During the trial, the prosecutor called several witnesses to testify about what they saw.
- The district prosecutor announced that her office would seek the maximum penalty.
- His lawyer accused the prosecutor of withholding important documents from the defense.
- The prosecutor asked the witness many questions.
- In this case, the prosecutor says the man stole the car.
- The prosecutor works for the government, not for the victim.
- The judge listened to both the prosecutor and the defense lawyer.
- The prosecutor decided to bring charges after the police report.
- Base: prosecutor
- Plural: prosecutors
chief prosecutor
1top prosecutor in an office
The most senior prosecutor who leads an office or system of prosecutors.
- The chief prosecutor announced a new policy on hate crimes.
- She was appointed chief prosecutor at the international court.
federal prosecutor
1national government criminal lawyer
A government lawyer who brings criminal cases under national (not local) law, especially in the United States.
- Federal prosecutors charged the company with fraud.
- The case was too large for local courts, so federal prosecutors took over.
prosecuting attorney
1attorney serving as prosecutor
A lawyer whose job in a case is to act as the prosecutor in a criminal trial.
- The prosecuting attorney presented new DNA evidence to the jury.
- She worked as a prosecuting attorney before becoming a judge.
prosecutor general
1highest national prosecutor
In some countries, the top government lawyer in charge of all prosecutors.
- The prosecutor general ordered a review of all political corruption cases.
- Critics accused the prosecutor general of acting under political pressure.
prosecutor's office
1organization where prosecutors work
The government department or place where prosecutors work.
- The documents were turned over to the prosecutor's office.
- Reporters waited outside the prosecutor's office for a statement.
public prosecutor
1government lawyer for criminal cases
A government lawyer whose job is to bring criminal cases to court for the public or the state.
- The public prosecutor said the government would not tolerate corruption.
- In many countries, the public prosecutor leads the investigation of serious crimes.
special prosecutor
1prosecutor for a particular case
A lawyer chosen only for one important or sensitive case, often to investigate possible crimes by powerful people.
- The government appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the allegations.
- Calls grew for a special prosecutor to look into the election interference case.
state prosecutor
1state-level government prosecutor
A government lawyer who brings criminal cases under a state’s laws, not national laws.
- The state prosecutor decided to reopen the murder case.
- State prosecutors said they would seek a long prison sentence if he is convicted.