Crown prosecutors are lawyers who work for either the provincial or federal government. They represent the public interest in criminal proceedings. They do not work for the victim of the crime. The Crown prosecutor brings evidence before the judge (or judge and jury) to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty of committing the crime. They make all decisions about how the case will go forward, including whether to continue the prosecution and making recommendations about what the sentence should be. Last Reviewed: June 2023