An Example of a Prosecutorial Ethical Situation Discussed in the Chapter

question 62

Multiple Choice

An example of a prosecutorial ethical situation discussed in the chapter is:

• A) When they decide to seek the death penalty in the case instead of life imprisonment
• B) When they decide to seek the maximum penalty under three-strikes legislation
• C) When they decide to withhold evidence from the defense
• D) When they decide to put a witness on the stand they know is lying

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Definitions:

Common Shares

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Directors

Individuals elected by shareholders to oversee the management and make strategic decisions for a corporation.

Model Business Corporation Act (MBCA)

A set of model laws prepared by the American Bar Association to provide a standard for the incorporation and operation of corporations in the United States.

Joint Ventures

Business agreements between two or more entities to undertake a specific project or business activity together.