List and define three areas of prosecutorial discretion and discuss the benefits and pitfalls of each area

What will be an ideal response?


Answers should include, but are not limited to, discussion of prosecutorial decisions to accept plea bargains, divert suspects to public or private social service agencies, ask suspects to seek counseling, to dismiss cases entirely, file separate or multiple charges, determine what charges will be brought against a defendant, determine which witnesses will be called, and make sentencing recommendations to the judge.

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