The Person Who Is the "Key Link Between the Police

question 26

Multiple Choice

The person who is the "key link between the police and the courts" because s/he considers the facts of the case and decides whether there is probable cause to believe an offense was committed is the

• A)judge.
• B)defense attorney.
• C)parole officer.
• D)prosecutor.

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