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A government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state. He defends the state's interests.

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A public officer who prosecutes criminal cases for the state. Also called the district attorney, or DA.

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The attorney who represents the government's side in a criminal case (usually called a district attorney).

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A public officer that prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the citizenry; sometimes referred to as district attorney.

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An attorney elected in a county or appointed by county commissioners who is authorized to prosecute all offenses occurring within that county.

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The attorney who represents the people of the State of Michigan against a criminal defendant.

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A public officer whose duty is the prosecution of criminal proceedings on behalf of the citizenry; sometimes referred to as "district attorney".

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See District Attorney.

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