Answer Prosecutors don't usually prosecute a case unless they have enough evidence to convict the person on trial. That would probably be the only way that they wouldn't go to trial as it's very costly to the State for someone to go free when the Prosecution thought they had a good case. Two cases in such were the Micheal Jackson case and the famous Simpson case in which cases both defendants were cleared off all charges. Those two trials probably cost more money than it takes to put a rocket in space.
It means that the prosecutor has the power to choose which crimes he wants to prosecute. This allows the prosecutor to devote more resources to serious crimes or criminals, but it also opens up the possibility of abuse; he can prosecute his political enemies, but refuse to prosecute his friends, for example.
A special prosecutor would be appointed. It is normally a prosecutor from a neighboring area, or an experienced defense attorney.
His mandate is "the quest for justice." He is the "people's prosecutor." His function is to prosecute crimes committed against the "people of the state."
The District Attorney became the lead prosecutor in the murder trial.
In the US they are not eligible to be appointed to such status.
To prosecute a thief, you would need to report the theft to the police, provide any evidence you have, and cooperate with law enforcement throughout the investigation and legal process. The prosecutor will then take over the case and bring charges against the thief in court.
The word prosecute is not a noun, it is a verb. The noun form for is prosecutable, an abstract noun. Another noun form is prosecution, also an abstract noun.
Depends on where you live. Call the police or the prosecutor's office and ask them.
The prosecutor's or district attorney's offices most often prosecute the majority of cases.
The district attorney or other prosecuting attorney's office.
The crime of escape is a felony in most states. Escaping juvenile detention is not a felony per se, but a prosecutor could chose to prosecute a juvenile as an adult for escaping, and then it would be a felony.
No, only the prosecutor can issue a Nolle Prossequi (I decline to prosecute) - and only a judgecan issue a dismissal.