Term Papers: Explain the ways in which a criminal prosecutor may exercise discretion in their day to day duties. Be specific in your analysis. Might there be opportunities for a prosecutor to abuse their discretion? Give at least two examples as to how this may occur.
Many argue that discretion pervades the criminal justice system. Some argue that this is a good thing, while others argue that this is a bad thing. Please begin your answer by defining the concept of discretion.
advance a position as to whether discretion is a good thing or a bad thing. Cite scholarly evidence to support your position. Please note that this question is not simply asking you to give an opinion. It requires evidenced based reasoning in order to advance a scholarly position.
The prosecutor is considered the “gatekeeper” of justice in the criminal justice system. In this regard, the prosecutor yields copious amounts of power via the use of prosecutorial discretion.
Explain the ways in which a criminal prosecutor may exercise discretion in their day to day duties. Be specific in your analysis. Might there be opportunities for a prosecutor to abuse their discretion? Give at least two examples as to how this may occur.
