Which Is Not True Concerning the Role of a Prosecutor

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which is not true concerning the role of a prosecutor?

• 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.

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