What Is the Limitation That Exists on a Prosecutor's Discretion

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the limitation that exists on a prosecutor's discretion to file charges and to make a determination about what offense to charge?

• A) The prosecutor must have an established record of making the same decision in substantively similar cases.
• B) The prosecutor must have probable cause to believe the defendant committed the charged offense.
• C) The evidence relied on by the prosecution must not be based entirely upon circumstantial evidence.
• D) The prosecutor must have reasonable suspicion to believe the defendant committed the charged offense.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A chronic brain disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior.

Psychotic Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a disconnection from reality, which may include delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking.

Delusions

Strongly held beliefs in something that is clearly not true or based on reality, often a symptom of psychiatric disorders.

Sociocognitive Explanation

A theory that attributes human behavior to the interaction of cognitive processes and societal influences.