Prosecutorial Misconduct Law & Legal Definition
Prosecutorial misconduct is conduct which violates court rules or ethical standards of law practice. Examples, among others, may include:
- Courtroom misconduct (making improper remarks or improperly introducing evidence designed to prejudice the jury: violating rules regarding selection of the jury; or making improper closing arguments);
- Hiding, destroying or tampering with evidence, case files or court records;
- Failing to disclose evidence that might tend to exonerate the defendant
- Threatening, badgering or tampering with witnesses;
- Presenting false or misleading evidence;
- Selective or vindictive prosecution
- Denial of a speedy trial rights
- Use of unreliable and untruthful witnesses and snitches
