Prosecutorial misconduct is when a prosecutor — the very person trusted to seek justice — breaks the rules, hides the truth, or abuses their power in a way that harms the accused and poisons the integrity of the justice system.

It’s not a small mistake.

It’s not a slip-up.

It’s misconduct — and it can destroy a life.

At its core, prosecutorial misconduct includes any action a prosecutor takes that violates a defendant’s right to a fair trial. And it happens more often than people think.