Prosecutors consider both legal and extra-legal focal concerns when making a charging decision. Which of the following is an extra-legal focal concern?

a. degree of harm caused by the offense
b. degree of cooperation by the defendant
c. socio-economic status of the victim
d. likelihood of prosecution in another jurisdiction


C

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a. True b. False

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a. True b. False

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