What Is/are the Most Important of the Case-Related Factors That

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is/are the most important of the case-related factors that affect the decision to prosecute?

• A) the seriousness of the offense and the harm caused
• B) the race, age, and sex of the suspect
• C) the amount of money it costs to go to court
• D) none of these

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