The Antidote Against Fear Is Competence

Fear often arises from self-doubt. Therefore, the most effective way for a prosecutor to be independent and unafraid is to equip himself with undeniable competence. Master the case file down to the smallest detail. Understand every relevant article, explore jurisprudence and related legal doctrines. Build a solid, coherent, and unbreakable legal argument. When a prosecutor holds firmly to a conviction born from in-depth analysis, he has a strong shield. He is not having an empty debate, he is defending his professional truth. A wise superior will appreciate a prosecutor who has a stance based on strong arguments, rather than a prosecutor who only parrots without understanding. Because, a competent and courageous prosecutor is the greatest asset for the institution. He is the one who will win difficult cases and maintain the authority of the Prosecutor's Office in the eyes of the public.

Single Loyalty to Justice

In the end, the hierarchy and chain of command within the Prosecutor's Office should be a means to ensure the quality of law enforcement, not a tool to suppress conscience. The orders of superiors must be in line with the breath of justice, not replace it. A prosecutor is sworn to uphold the law and justice. There is not a single word in that oath that mentions the obligation to obey the orders of superiors that contradict justice. Therefore, a prosecutor's highest loyalty is not to the name on the warrant, but to the justice that is engraved in his heart and mandated by the Constitution. That is true independence. And only with independent prosecutors like that, can justice in this country be truly maintained.