Prosecutorial Immunity or Malicious Prosecution?

                As the criminal justice system grew the notion of prosecutorial immunity evolved as well, making the actions of this professional rarely questionable.  Although the safeguard does have limitations, the idea of holding the government attorney accountable for unethical or ill-conceived behavior has vanished.  Rarely does it happen when an accused civilian is able to use the justice system to their advantage and seek justice for being a victim of the accusations that a prosecutor deemed them once guilty of, and if it does occur it usually happens years after the conviction.  Furthermore, as the burden of proof becomes less challenging in this country it gives the prosecutors of the United States more power to control their advancement in the specific occupation, as well as making their day-to-day activities easier to go through, which is a form of laziness and negligence. 

               Not having to worry about wrongful prosecutions or being reprimanded allows this professional to be candid in their occupational tasks, which in turn gives them the freedom to use circumstantial evidence more than tangible proof.  Once the use of circumstantial or hearsay evidence becomes more sufficient/efficient than actual proof the prosecutors can conjure up silly scenarios, as well as provide a guilty adjudication without much objection; using spin to gain their desired verdict (which makes the burden of proof not a burden).  Moreover, when cases are overturned (again, usually not until years after the conviction) because of faulty courtroom procedures the prosecutor does not deal with repercussions, at most maybe a lecture from their counterparts or a “slap on the wrist.”  This wicked idea that prosecutors can find people guilty with little evidence gives the burden of proof a new name, which is: “you have a charge, and you’re guilty.”  With this being done on a daily basis it transitions the actions of the so-called prominent professional into being a liar, con-artist, biased, unprofessional, and negligent.  Which are common characteristics found in the people who are being prosecuted -- the criminals. 

               All in all, the selfish and callous discourses of the prosecutors who engage in this behavior cover themselves by using the ignorance of the public; which makes the insidious coercing of the victims of crime easier to do, by telling them that justice has been served.  When one does not understand criminal laws, the insufficiency of hearsay and circumstantial evidence -- which is usually a common characteristic of juries -- it allows a prosecutor to engage in rogue and silly displays without anyone questioning his or her actions.  Nonetheless, the defense should step in and suggest that what is going on is incorrect, however with the spotlight usually being drawn to the prosecution it gives them little opportunity to call for a dismissal or proper criminal court process.