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Department attorneys like Lindsay Heligan have responded firmly, dismantling these claims with detailed statutory analysis. They note that the appointment process is flexible, allowing reappointments and reiterations, and that no law explicitly precludes such appointments within the 120-day window. Additionally, Heligan emphasizes the principle that prosecutorial authority is rooted in constitutional law, citing Article II and Article III of the Constitution, which assign executive and judicial powers respectively and limit courts from interfering in prosecutorial appointments.