A person who has been convicted of drug trafficking. To petition for a less severe punishment, the person makes a deal with prosecutors to provide information on others who are involved in the same drug trafficking ring. However, the person would like to remain confidential out of fear of retribution. What challenge might prosecutors face when working with this person?
A. The person’s testimony is not admissible in court since the person is a convicted criminal.
B. The person may exaggerate the truth and contribute to a wrongful conviction.
C. The person may be suspicious of prosecutors and be uncooperative.
D. The person’s punishment cannot be made less severe simply because they testify.
B. The person may exaggerate the truth and contribute to a wrongful conviction.
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