New defense attorney wondering how much of the prosecutor's job you do for them
I'm currently at a firm and on the appointed case list (despite my efforts to get on with the local PD). I'm also newly licensed (November 2025).
The prosecutors I deal with always want me to do their job for them: "What is their history?" "Do they have an ICE hold?" "Have they been charged with this before?" "Are they on probation?" It is my understanding that it's their job to find those things. They have the burden of proof and I have a duty to protect client confidences. I know things are a little different when negotiating a plea deal, but even then I don't want to give them information that could be used if we go to trial.
How do you handle prosecutors like this? How do you maintain likeability so you can get a good outcome for your clients while also standing your ground on issues like this?