When Deciding What Charges to File, the Prosecutor Is Concerned

question 47

Multiple Choice

When deciding what charges to file, the prosecutor is concerned with:

• A)whether there was probable cause to justify the arrest.
• B)whether the case can be won at trial.
• C)whether the defendant should be released on bail.
• D)All of these are considered by the Prosecutor.

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Definitions:

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, responsible for sensory and associative functions.

Hindbrain

The posterior part of the brain comprising structures including the cerebellum and brainstem, responsible for regulating basic functions such as heartbeat and respiration.

Brainstem

The posterior part of the brain, adjoining and structurally continuous with the spinal cord, responsible for vital life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Midbrain

An area of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.