What Is the Most Important Factor in Deciding Whether to Prosecute

question 85

Multiple Choice

What is the most important factor in deciding whether to prosecute?

• A) the prosecutor's belief in the defendant's guilt
• B) the reliability of victims
• C) whether sufficient evidence exists to gain a conviction
• D) whether or not the victim is willing to cooperate

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