Solicitor


A lawyer who either defends the accused person or prosecutes on behalf of the DPP. The solicitor prepares the case for court and sits opposite the barrister in court. The defence solicitor sits on the side of the courtroom nearest the accused person and the prosecuting solicitor sits closest to the jury.

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