Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Role of a Prosecutor

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the role of a prosecutor is FALSE?

• A) A prosecutor has considerable discretion in the criminal justice system.
• B) A prosecutor is influenced by other actors in the criminal justice system.
• C) A prosecutor has independent authority to decide how to handle each case.
• D) A prosecutor has limited influence in the early stages of the criminal justice process.
• E) A prosecutor may be heavily involved in local politics.

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