You Are a Prosecutor Preparing for a Case That Has

question 68

Multiple Choice

You are a prosecutor preparing for a case that has garnered significant media attention. As the trial date approaches, you have several important matters to attend to. The judge assigned to the case is facing re-election in a few months. You have been informed that the defense attorney is planning to make a contribution to the judge's campaign fund, so you make a motion for recusal. The judge denies your motion. Which of the following is correct about this situation?

• A)It is up to the judge to decide whether to recuse himself or herself.
• B)The recusal motion will be heard by a separate judge, usually the supervisor of the judge in question.
• C)In this situation, you have no power to make a recusal motion.
• D)Both attorneys must agree to submit a recusal motion before any action will be taken on it.

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