An example of a prosecutorial ethical situation discussed in the chapter is:
a. When they decide to seek the death penalty in the case instead of life imprisonment
b. When they decide to seek the maximum penalty under three-strikes legislation
c. When they decide to withhold evidence from the defense
d. When they decide to put a witness on the stand they know is lying
b. When they decide to seek the maximum penalty under three-strikes legislation
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