When Deciding What Charges to File, the Prosecutor Is Concerned

question 47

Multiple Choice

When deciding what charges to file, the prosecutor is concerned with:

• A)whether there was probable cause to justify the arrest.
• B)whether the case can be won at trial.
• C)whether the defendant should be released on bail.
• D)All of these are considered by the Prosecutor.

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Definitions:

Rent Control

A government policy or law that limits the amount landlords can charge for leasing a home or apartment, with the aim to keep housing affordable for tenants.

Housing Shortages

A situation in a housing market where the demand for homes exceeds the supply, leading to increased prices and decreased affordability.

Price Floor

A government- or authority-imposed minimum price that can be charged for a good or service to prevent prices from dropping too low.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded by buyers equals the quantity supplied by sellers.