Question

Alan works for the US Criminal Justice System. His primary responsibility is to establish a defendant’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt in order for the jury to arrive at a guilty verdict. Which role does Alan play in the courtroom workgroup?

A.
defense attorney
B.
civil litigator
C.
bailiff
D.
prosecuting attorney

Answer 1

The answer is D. Prosecuting Attorney.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. Prosecuting attorney

Indeed, the Prosecutor is the government official whose responsibility in the US is to lead the prosecution team in an investigation and trial. The prosecutor is tasked with making sure that a guilty verdict is obtained from the jury against the defendant. The prosecutor also presents requests to the judge concerning the length and severity of the sentences issued in case of a guilty verdict.