State's Attorney (Noun)
Meaning
A prosecuting attorney for a state.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The state's attorney is responsible for prosecuting crimes committed within the state's jurisdiction.
- As the chief law enforcement officer for the state, the state's attorney oversees the prosecution of all major crimes.
- The state's attorney argued that the defendant's actions constituted a serious threat to public safety.
- After reviewing the evidence, the state's attorney decided to drop the charges against the suspect.
- The state's attorney's office worked closely with local law enforcement to build a strong case against the accused.