It's the responsibility of the state officers (States Attorney, US Attorney, Attorney General, Judges, Governor, Supreme Court, ARDC(Attorney registration and disciplinary commision)) to prove the criminals guilty and get a conviction for due process and deterrance

States Attorney's Oath
To vigorously prosecute to the fullest extent of the law for the public safety. To see justice done for victims and the people of the state of Illinois.

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