Prosecutor: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Prosecutors work for the government, and they are lawyers who help explain the truth to a jury.
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, people who wanted justice often had to speak for themselves. Over time, special lawyers began to speak for the community.
Tools of the trade
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Security camera video
A video can show exactly what happened, step by step. Prosecutors watch it carefully to help the jury see the truth.
A day in the job
- MorningThe prosecutor reads police reports and looks at photos and videos. They make notes about what happened and what they need to find out.
Words to know
- Witness
- A witness is a person who saw something happen. They tell the court what they saw, so everyone can learn the truth.
Quiz time
A prosecutor only works in the courtroom and never talks to police officers.
A jury is a group of regular people who listen to the case in court.