various state agencies involved in criminal
procedure
Role: Investigate crimes, make arrests,
gather evidence
Law Enforcement Agencies
Examples: Police departments, federal
agencies (FBI, DEA)
Role: Represent the state in criminal
proceedings, present evidence against the
defendant Power Allo
Prosecution Agencies
Examples: District attorneys, state
attorneys
Role: Oversee the legal process, ensure fair
trial, interpret the law
Judiciary
Examples: Judges, appellate courts,
Supreme Court