Which of the Following Is a Discretionary Decision Made by Prosecutors

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a discretionary decision made by prosecutors?

• A) the decision to release an inmate on parole
• B) the decision to issue an arrest warrant
• C) the decision to convict a defendant
• D) the decision to reduce charges

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Definitions:

President's Commission

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Deborah Tannen

A linguistics professor at Georgetown University known for her research on the differences in communication between genders.