Explain how a prosecutor screens potential cases

What will be an ideal response?


• Most prosecutors consider several factors in making the decision to prosecute, including whether there is sufficient evidence to prosecute, the individual prosecutor's case priorities, whether victims are cooperative, whether victims are reliable, and whether there is a defendant who is willing to testify against other offenders.

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A) Homicide B) Fraud C) Narcotics D) Vice

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This Act increased penalties for removal of Vehicle Identification Numbers.

A. Anti-Car Theft Act B. Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Act C. Motor Vehicle Theft Law Enforcement Act D. Anti-Car Theft Improvements Act

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Which type of extremists were responsible for the Oklahoma City bombing?

A. Right-wing B. Left-wing C. Religious D. Eco-terrorists

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Non-Latino whites are much more likely than African-Americans and Latinos to be arrested for possessing illegal drugs African-Americans and Latinos

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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