The prosecutor's gatekeeper function implies that
A) if the prosecutor declines to seek the death penalty, the jury may not impose this penalty.
B) if the jury imposes the death penalty, the prosecutor may appeal the jury's decision.
C) if the jury imposes the death penalty, the prosecutor may not appeal the jury's decision.
D) if the prosecutor declines to seek the death penalty, the jury may still impose this penalty.
A
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Wendy Cummings is a 34-year-old black female who kills both her children by strangulation after reporting that she heard voices saying the devil made her do it. She does not have a history of psychiatric disorders. When the officers arrest her, she states that she will kill every one of them as well.
Wendy's case draws a great deal of media attention. The prosecutor seeks the death penalty due to the public outcry. What is the chance that Wendy will receive the death penalty? a. Likely; more defendants have been sentenced to death in the last five years.b. Likely; women typically receive the death penalty more than men.c. Not likely; fewer defendants have received the death penalty in the last five years.d. Not likely; the death penalty is considered cruel and unusual punishment. e. Not likely; appeals of death penalty sentences are almost always successful. What will be an ideal response?