After Deciding That a Case Should Be Filed Against an Offender

question 100

Multiple Choice

After deciding that a case should be filed against an offender, the next step of the prosecutor is to determine:

• A) whether to seek the death penalty.
• B) which charges to file against the offender.
• C) whether the defendant has a court-appointed attorney.
• D) whether the police used excessive force in apprehending the offender.
• E) how the criminal justice system might best serve the offender.

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