Art. 2A.101 GENERAL DUTIES OF ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING STATE

Prosecutors have a special job that's different from a regular lawyer. Their main goal isn't to win the case or get a conviction. Their real job is to make sure the outcome is fair and just, even if that means the defendant goes free.

This means a prosecutor can't hide evidence or hide witnesses if that evidence or testimony would help prove the defendant is innocent. If someone knows something that could clear the defendant's name, the prosecutor has to let that information come out. They can't bury it just to win the case.

This rule applies to all prosecutors, including special prosecutors brought in for a specific case. The idea behind it is simple: the government's job in a criminal case is to seek the truth, not just to rack up convictions. If a prosecutor breaks this rule, it can lead to serious problems for the case, including appeals or the case being thrown out.