If the Prosecuting Attorney Decides That a Case Should Not

question 33

Multiple Choice

If the prosecuting attorney decides that a case should not be pursued in court, he or she may file a motion for____________________.

• A) Nolle prosequi.
• B) Habeas corpus.
• C) Summary judgment.
• D) Directed verdict.

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Definitions:

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Anxiety Disorder

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Social Anxiety Disorder

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