👉 The term "prosecutes" typically refers to a person who is charged with or convicted of a crime. This could be for various reasons, such as an act of violence, theft, fraud, or other criminal activity. Prosecutors are appointed by the judge and serve as the legal representatives of the accused in the court proceedings. They investigate the case, gather evidence, present their findings to the jury, and make recommendations on whether the defendant should be convicted or not. The prosecution is responsible for