Prosecutorial discretion is used to:

A. reduce the number of potential trial cases.
B. help the charging decision.
C. punish offenders.
D. impose indictment in the state court process.


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What will be an ideal response?

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A police officer who cooperates with criminals for personal gain is known as a

A. vegetarian. B. grass eater. C. meat eater. D. shark.

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Which of the following is trained to help disputing parties come together and reach an agreement that is satisfactory to both; however, they have no power to impose a decision on the parties?

A) Arbitrator B) Deposer C) Neutral evaluator D) Mediator

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