The Criminal Courthouse: The role of the judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney.

What are the responsibilities of a judge in a criminal court case (mark all that apply)?

• Ensure compliance with bail

• Court cates

• Establishing and developing plea bargains

• Hearings and disputes

• Oversee jury trials

All the following are the duties and roles of a prosecutor EXCEPT:

• Negotiate with the defense attorney

• Determine the defense of the acused

• Review the evidence

• Decide what plea bargain to offer

• Represent the government in a jury trial

What is the role of a defense attorney (mark all that apply)?

• Review the evidence

• Looking for any Constitutional violations by the law enforcement

• Develop a defense strategy 

• Advise the client

• Tracks the case through the system

Can a case filed against a defendant be dismissed even after charges have been placed upon them?

• No

• Yes