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Argersinger v. Hamlin (1972)
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A Supreme Court decision that requires the appointment of counsel before a prison sentence can be levied against a criminal defendant. |
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Assistant U.S. Attorney
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U.S. Government attorneys who serve as prosecutors in federal criminal cases. |
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City Attorney |
A civil servant lawyer tasked with representing a city in legal matters, often including prosecutions. |
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District Attorney (D.A.) |
The attorney, usually an elected official, tasked with prosecuting accused persons in the name of the state. |
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Docket |
A log containing the complete history of each case in the form of brief chronological entries summarizing the court proceedings. |
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Faretta v. California (1975) |
A SCOTUS ruling that established the precedent that people have a right to self-representation in criminal cases. |
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Independent Counsel |
A lawyer appointed by the federal government to investigate allegations of wrongdoing by a government official. |
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Indigent Defendant |
A person that cannot afford an attorney to defend them against a criminal accusation. |
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Nolle Prosequi |
A Latin legal phrase meaning "will no longer prosecute;" formal notice by a prosecutor that a case is being dropped. |
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State's Attorney |
An attorney representing the interests of a state in court, usually in the capacity of a prosecutor. |
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United States Attorneys |
Conduct most of the trial work in which the United States is a party. |