Which of the following statements concerning the role of a prosecutor is false?

A. A prosecutor has considerable discretion in the criminal justice system.
B. A prosecutor is influenced by other actors in the criminal justice system.
C. A prosecutor has independent authority to decide how to handle each case.
D. A prosecutor has limited influence in the early stages of the criminal justice process.
E. A prosecutor may be heavily involved in local politics.


Answer: D

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