We Often Think of the Prosecutor and Defense Attorney as "Adversaries

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Essay

We often think of the prosecutor and defense attorney as "adversaries" in the courtroom. What benefits might we see if they work together as a team to process criminal cases?

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Definitions:

Unforeseeable Consequences

Outcomes that could not have been predicted or expected based on the information available at the time of decision or action.

Superseding Causes

Events that occur after a defendant's negligent act, breaking the chain of causation and relieving the defendant of liability.

Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine under which a plaintiff's damages are reduced by a percentage equal to their degree of fault in causing their injury.

Strict Liability

A legal doctrine holding individuals or entities responsible for damages or injuries caused by their actions or products, regardless of negligence or intent.