Assume you have to explain to your sister's eighth-grade class the difference between a prosecutor's work and
that of a public defender. Of the following choices, which two do you want to present as accurate, as well as
points you think eighth graders will find interesting and understandable?
Public defenders are always in court defending individuals, prosecutors may not go to court for months
Defenders start the initiative of presenting a case, the prosecutor then defends the state's case.
Prosecutors press charges only when they believe a crime is committed, defense lawyers defend clients whether they
believe they are guilly or not
Prosecutors represent the federal government, defense lawyers represent the state.

Hello! For eighth-graders, I would say the following is the best option to provide. Prosecutors press charges only when they believe a crime is committed, defense lawyers defend clients whether they believe they are guilty or not.

Knowing that public defenders will protect someone whether or not they think the subject is guilty may intrigue the kids. It shows an unwavering power to defend the public, even if their mind says otherwise.

I hope I've helped! :)