In the United States, a special counsel is a lawyer appointed to investigate, and potentially prosecute, a particular case of suspected wrongdoing for which a conflict of interest exists for the usual prosecuting authority. Other jurisdictions have similar systems.
What is the work of a special prosecutor?
The office serves as an independent investigating and prosecution body to make inquiries into corruption, bribery, or other criminal cases at the national level whether they be in public or private sector. ...
What are the different types of prosecutors?
Here is the list of the different types of prosecutors and their basic responsibilities:
- U.S. attorney.
- District attorney.
- State attorney.
- County attorney.
- Appeals prosecutor.
- Independent counsel.
