A Prosecutor Discovers Possible Exculpatory Evidence About the Defendant but Decides

question 62

Multiple Choice

A prosecutor discovers possible exculpatory evidence about the defendant but decides to withhold that evidence so that the defense will be at a disadvantage.Which of the following is a way that some jurisdictions have sought to ensure the fair exchange of information between parties?

• A)The appointment of a judge to oversee the exchange of information.
• B)A requirement that prosecutors and defense attorneys provide copies of all their information to one another.
• C)Regulations that require the disbarment of any attorney that fails to share exculpatory evidence.
• D)The appointment of an objective skilled attorney to serve as a "discovery master" and monitor the information exchange.

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