Prosecutor

Tasks and duties

• Researching and investigating cases.
• Preparing for court cases by interviewing witnesses, victims, police, alleged perpetrators and other key parties to gather evidence which can later be used to build a case.
• Determining whether there is sufficient evidence for the matter to be brought to court.
• Presenting evidence and questioning the accused in court.
• Calling witnesses and cross-examining any witnesses called by the Defence Lawyer.
• Presenting and explaining evidence, including photographs, weapons, phone or text transcripts, computer evidence and biological evidence such as DNA.
• Calling upon experts to provide insight into evidence that’s technical or scientific.
• Filing motions and other court documents.
• Challenging the Defence Lawyer’s presentation of their case.