Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
in a court scenerio who is "the people of the state of california" vs
Asked on 6/14/11, 8:38 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
David M. Wallin
Law Offices OF David M. Wallin
The "people" are represented in a courtroom by a governmental prosecuting agency...Such agencies are the District Attorney's Office and the City Attorney's Office and the Attorney General's Office. Hope that helps..David Wallin
Answered on 6/14/11, 10:40 pm
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
"The People" means the state, acting on behalf of its citizens and residents. Criminal cases are prosecuted on behalf of the general public, but the prosecutors are employed by state, county or city governments.
Answered on 6/15/11, 11:08 am