Prosecutors Rely Heavily on _____ to Guide Their Priorities, Resulting

question 15

Multiple Choice

Prosecutors rely heavily on _____ to guide their priorities, resulting in them preferring to take on felony cases rather than misdemeanors.

• A) offense seriousness
• B) statutes of limitations
• C) confidential informants
• D) nolo contendere

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Definitions:

Main-Purpose Rule

A legal principle that if the main purpose of a guarantor to sign a surety agreement is to secure a personal benefit, the agreement does not have to be in writing to be enforceable.

Secondary Obligation

An obligation that arises indirectly or as a result of another primary obligation, often in legal or financial contexts.

Statute of Frauds

A legal concept that requires certain types of contracts to be written and signed to be enforceable.

Statute of Frauds

A legal concept that requires certain types of contracts to be executed in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought, to be legally enforceable.