The phrase "attorneys exercise" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the actions or practices that attorneys engage in, particularly in a legal context.
Example: "Attorneys exercise their rights to represent clients in court and negotiate settlements."
Alternatives: "lawyers perform" or "counsel engage in".
Still, it was a brave step for Ayala to take, and more district attorneys should exercise their prosecutorial discretion in recognition of the critical problems with the death penalty, including that it disproportionately affects the poor and minorities.
The nolle prosequi thus serves as a screening device that enables the district attorney to exercise a measure of control over the criminal docket.
"I'd like to think that the district attorney would exercise their discretion perhaps, and treat Mr. Clarke in a similar manner," Mr. Farrell said.
She added, though, "There are times when the attorney general exercises power that has already been legislated to him, by Congress, and during those times he may or may not consult with them ahead of time".
The insubstantiality of the evidence for showing any danger in freeing each individual alien on bail raises ample doubt whether the Attorney General exercised a discretion as instructed by statute.
Objections can be complicated, so you are strongly advised to consult with an attorney before exercising your right to object.
A statute governing the line of succession at the Justice Department that says that in the case of a vacancy at the attorney general level, "the Deputy Attorney General may exercise all the duties of that office". If neither is available for the job, according to that statute, then the associate attorney general is supposed to be elevated.
An attorney general must exercise prosecutorial discretion about which laws the Justice Department should focus on enforcing.
"It creates a difficulty for the attorney general to exercise his discretion, and creates a prejudgment in public opinion".
Elian's case has provided Ms. Reno with a clear-cut example of how the attorney general can exercise her power to improve the life of a child.
