Prosecutors spend most of their time working directly with other members of the courtroom work group. Even when interviewing witnesses or conducting legal research, the prosecutor is anticipating the reactions of judges and defense attorneys. Thus, the activities of prosecutors can be understood only within the setting of the courtroom work group (Worden 1990).
-Prosecutors can influence the decisions of defense attorneys and

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Prosecutors can influence the decisions of defense attorneys indirectly through their arguments and evidence presented in court, but they do not have direct influence over defendants or other attorneys. However, their influence over judges, who ultimately make the decision in a case, can be significant.

Prosecutors Spend Most of Their Time Working Directly with Other