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Describe the difference between the role of the prosecutor and the role of the Defense Attorney in the courtroom and explain the differences between direct and redirect examinations.

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A prosecutor works to prove that the defendant is guilty. A prosecutor compounds evidence and questions witnesses against the defendent. A Defense Attorney has to create reasonable doubt and try to show that their client, the defendant, is innocent.

Direct examination is the questioning of a witness. Redirect examination is when said witness is requestioned.

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