When a Prosecutor Declines to Prosecute a Criminal Defendant, What

question 28

Multiple Choice

When a prosecutor declines to prosecute a criminal defendant, what type of motion will he file?

• A)an indictment
• B)nolle prosequi
• C)requests for production
• D)interrogatories

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Definitions:

Public Intoxication

The offense of being visibly drunk or under the influence of drugs in a public space, causing disturbance or danger to oneself or others.

Grand Larceny

A crime involving the theft of property or money over a value specified by law, considered more serious than petty larceny.

Misdemeanor

A criminal offense that is less serious than a felony and generally punishable by fine, penalty, or short-term imprisonment.

Grand Larceny

A serious theft crime involving the unlawful taking of property or money over a certain value, as defined by law.