"Prosecutorial decisions" refer to the choices made by a prosecutor, who is a lawyer representing the government in a criminal case. It includes decisions on whether to charge someone with a crime, what charges to bring, whether to plea bargain, and how to proceed with the case in court.
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«prosecutorial»
«decisions»
Sentences with «prosecutorial decisions»
- Given what was said in the policy paper, it would appear that the Regulations are intended to provide standards for prosecutorial decision making and in particular to guide the exercise of prosecutorial discretion. (ejiltalk.org)
- «Under New York law, the Albany County District Attorney has original and ultimate responsibility for prosecutorial decisions regarding crimes and offenses arising in Albany County. (nystateofpolitics.com)
- Dick Dadey of Citizens Union said revelations by Thompson's mom about his deteriorated mental state in his final three months made it «important for the public to know how prosecutorial decisions were made during this period.» (nypost.com)
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