verb to bring a criminal action against someone in a court of law
In the legal field, 'prosecute' is used to refer to the act of initiating and conducting legal proceedings against someone for a criminal offense.
Within the criminal justice system, 'prosecute' is used to describe the process of bringing a case against a defendant in a court of law.
During court proceedings, 'prosecute' is used to indicate the actions taken by the prosecution in presenting evidence and arguments against the defendant.
Lawyers prosecute cases on behalf of their clients in court.
District attorneys prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the state or government.
Police officers gather evidence to help prosecutors prosecute criminal cases.
Judges oversee court proceedings and ensure that cases are prosecuted fairly.
Paralegals assist lawyers in preparing cases for prosecution.