Criminal defendants are prosecuted by

A) public officials on behalf of the state.
B) public officials on behalf of private individuals.
C) private attorneys on behalf of the state.
D) private attorneys on behalf of private individuals.

Criminal Defendants

Individuals who are accused of committing a crime and are facing charges in a court of law.

Public Officials

Individuals holding positions of authority in governmental organizations, tasked with upholding the law and serving the public interest.

Prosecuted

To bring legal action against an individual or organization, typically for criminal charges, in a court of law.