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Humanities Legal Studies Topic started by: colleen on Jul 31, 2012



Title: Prosecutorial discretion is the decision-making power of prosecutors, which is b
Post by: colleen on Jul 31, 2012
Prosecutorial discretion is the decision-making power of prosecutors, which is based on the wide range of choices available to them.  List and describe three of these areas.  Include the benefits and pitfalls of each area.


Title: Re: Prosecutorial discretion is the decision-making power of prosecutors, which is b
Post by: how_mendel on Aug 2, 2012
Discretion is available in the handling of criminal defendants, the scheduling of cases for trial, the acceptance of negotiated pleas, and so on. The most important form of
Prosecutorial discretion lies in the power to charge, or not to charge, a person with an offense.