Within juvenile justice, the prosecutors have broad discretionary powers pertaining to which cases are brought before a court for formal adjudication
Within juvenile justice, the prosecutors have broad discretionary powers pertaining to which cases are brought before a court for formal adjudication. This prosecutorial discretion has been the source of much debate. Some scholars and media personnel maintain that prosecutors weigh far too many external variables extraneous to the specifics of a case in the decision of whether to bring a case before a court. Others assert that the discretionary powers of a prosecutor are intended to allow an attorney to weigh as many factors as are relevant as they make decisions regarding to the disposition of cases.
Examine the debate surrounding discretionary decision making.
State your view on whether prosecutorial discretionary decision making should perhaps be limited.
Additionally, state whether you believe it serves the purpose of justice for a prosecutor to consider facts external to the specifics of a case in their decision to prosecute an offender.
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Prosecutors have overwhelming power when it comes to criminal justice. They are the ones who come up with the first decisions on whether to use the state’s final power to punish suspects. The step to which and methods in which the powers of the prosecution is monitored greatly describe a society’s adherence to the law. They usually have immense powers that even investigations that lead to being charged can destroy lives……………………
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