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Intro to Courts C.6.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are prosecutors in charge of? | Screening, seeking indictments, charging/pleas, trial strategy, working w/victims&lawenforcement, & sentence recommendations |
| Prosecutorial discretion determines... | who to charge, what charges to bring, whether to offer plea, & what type of plea deal |
| What is prosecutorial misconduct? | bluffing, suppressing exculpatory evidence, improper jury selection, backdooring hearsay/inadmissible evidence, & malicious prosecution |
| How are U.S. Attorney Generals selected? | Presidential nomination and senate confirmation. |
| How are State attorney generals selected? | Statewide vote, 7 appointed by governor, legislature, & supreme court |
| What types of cases do Fed. Pros. handle? | Federal criminal and civil cases for U.S. |
| What types of crime do Fed. Pros. handle? | Interstate, organized, terrorism, and corruption. |
| Who are the lead law enforcement officials in community? | District attorneys |
| Who are responsible for major trials? | State attorneys |
| What level of prosecutors handle trial and prosecution of minor offenses? | Local prosecutors |
| What are the different types of prosecutorial immunity? | Absolute or qualified |