Which Statement Is Most Accurate About Prosecutor Misconduct

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which statement is most accurate about prosecutor misconduct?

• A) Most prosecutor misconduct is the result of incompetence or poor training.
• B) Prosecutor misconduct is typically investigated by judges and magistrates.
• C) Prosecutors are immune from any civil liability that might arise from their misconduct related to a trial.
• D) Prosecutors who engage in misconduct are typically arrested by an officer of the court rather than a local police agency.

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