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Role of a Prosecutor in American Court
A prosecutor in America is a person who investigates a criminal matter for the government or representing an office.In other words, is a person acting as an attorney in a particular case. Prosecutors are expected to act according to the conducts of the American courts in performing tasks diligently. Decision making are affected by internal and external factors surrounding the prosecutors working environment.
An Prosecutor has various roles in American courts which include; Advising and Helping the society or a community in solving criminal cases as well as in address issues leading to illegal activities. The prosecutor applies the knowledge and ethics in criminology in solving problems in a just and fair manner. Prosecutor carries out professional duties in court in providing evidence about a suspect from an investigation carried out together with a clear indication in proving the suspect guilty.
Filling of records and preserving them for a referral is a role played by prosecutors. Papers about a case, objectives of an investigation, pieces of evidence, as well as information about a suspect, for easy retrieval and professionalism. Prosecutors in America fight for the rights of the public and not in support of the government or law enforcers. A chief prosecutor in an American court is elected in management of other prosecutors, offer training to the unexperienced attorneys as well as ensure investigation of priority cases.
As maintained by the American courts, prosecutors are expected to follow professional ethics as well as conducts. For instance, consistency in their work, maintaining the confidentiality of clients and having a clear understanding of the laws. Prosecutor’s decisions are affected by various constraints. For instance, inadequate resources in prosecutors working area, pressure from the court to work according to the available resources and lastly policies and rules governing around the prosecutor’s office affecting prosecutorial discretion.
Attorney Marty, a prosecutor, made Malicious and Vindictive prosecution in Glenn Ford case by imposing a death sentence without a transparent investigation on the murder case. The prosecutor made quick decisions due to his fixed mind-set in seeking justice instead of obtaining a conviction. The court had no enough resources to hire an experienced prosecutor, therefore, ended up hiring inexperienced prosecutor. Mr. Ford was a black American who could have been a victim of racism.
On the authority of American court, the prosecutor went against professional ethics by showing inconsistency during the investigation process. Resources and funds for the investigation were not enough, and therefore the prosecutor decided according to the court limit. A chief prosecutor could have been involved in the management and prioritization of the case. The prosecutor has legal protection against the malicious verdicts whereby the prosecutor is supposed to have enough resources and funds from the firm in carrying out an investigation and training offered.Therefore the prosecutor was covered by the court.
According to Glenn Ford’s case, I believe justice should be rendered to the family through compensation. The prosecutor holding the situation should be fined, suspended, and professional training presented. A death sentence is a severe charge rendered when there are no full proof and proper time taken in carrying out an investigation.
Prosecutors Help the law enforcers in carrying out investigations for particular cases. Ethics and conducts during the process are followed, for public interest and maintenance of justice. Decision making is affected by various reasons; for instance, availability of resources in the office, Pressure from the court to work according to the court’s limits as well as internal rules and policies governing the office. Professional prosecutors are hired to avoid breaching of professional ethics as well as training is offered to the unexperienced prosecutors.
