Their views on such matters as conviction rates and plea bargains reveal that Mr. Laquidara, who also has the Working Families Party and Green Party lines, has the right sensibility: He recognizes the need for aggressive prosecution of repeat offenders and those accused of violent crimes, but he also sees the need to exercise discretion in certain other cases, balancing justice with the office's limited resources and the need to prevent case backlogs. (timesunion.com)
«Is it more corruption in Albany or more aggressive prosecutions in New York?» (nydailynews.com)
FBI agents, on the other hand, think that more aggressive prosecution of people who have not registered would discourage untoward activity, up to and including spying — but they can't pursue such cases without the backing of the enforcement unit. (vox.com)