The USA Today ran an article yesterday about misconduct of federal prosecutors.  The article is a worthwhile read and touches upon a growing area of concern for criminal defense lawyers and innocent citizens: how to combat a prosecutor who is willing to be unethical in order to “win” a case.

As the article notes:

Federal prosecutors are supposed to seek justice, not merely score convictions. But a USA TODAY investigation found that prosecutors repeatedly have violated that duty in courtrooms across the nation. The abuses have put innocent people in prison, set guilty people free and cost taxpayers millions of dollars in legal fees and sanctions.

From personal experience, I have found the overwhelming majority of prosecutors to be honest and ethical.  However, one unethical or overzealous prosecutor can destroy a citizen’s life, just like the examples provided in the USA Today article.

If you are the target of a federal or state prosecution, contact Norman D. McKellar today at 865-566-0125 to discuss how we can help you.

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