A Prosecutor Receives a Case with Insufficient Evidence and Some

question 8

Multiple Choice

A prosecutor receives a case with insufficient evidence and some concerns about how evidence was collected.Which of the following options are open to the prosecutor?

• A)The prosecutor is obligated to file charges.
• B)The prosecutor can choose not to file charges in the case.
• C)The prosecutor may transfer the case to another prosecutor.
• D)The prosecutor may petition the judge for further direction.

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