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Can They Do That? Understanding Prosecutorial Discretion
Edited By Melba V Pearson
Can They Do That? Understanding Prosecutorial Discretion
Edited By Melba V Pearson
A prosecutor's decision to file charges -- or not to file them -- is often scrutinized. How are these decisions made? How much discretion does a prosecutor have, and how much discretion should a prosecutor have?
This book explores prosecutorial discretion from varying viewpoints – theory, practice, and from individuals who wish to change the status quo. It is a must have for criminal lawyers, law students and prosecutors’ offices as a training tool.
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This volume presents the voices of prosecutors, but also of judges, public defenders, theorists, and advocates for reform. Rather than taking a purely critical approach, this volume brings much-needed nuance to the complex issue of prosecutorial discretion.
Aspects of prosecutorial discretion explored in this volume include:
- Theory and historical context;
- Checks on prosecutorial power;
- Positive and negative impacts, with examples;
- Insights into prosecutors’ decision-making processes; and
- Comparative international perspective.
Product Details
Editors
Sponsors
Publishers
ABA Book Publishing
ISBN
9781641055963
Page Count
352
Product Code
5090171
Trim Size
6x9
Publication Date
6/12/2020 12:00:00 AM
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