Asked by Logan perry on Apr 26, 2024

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Which of the following is an example of prosecutorial misconduct?

A) The prosecution attempting to intimidate or improperly influence key witnesses.
B) Prosecutors contacted the employer of a witness who refused to cooperate and caused her to be terminated from that employment.
C) Prosecutors threatened to issue a grand jury subpoena to the 13-year-old son of one defendant and to force the boy to testify against his father.
D) all of these

Prosecutorial Misconduct

Inappropriate or unethical behavior by a prosecutor, such as withholding evidence, that can undermine a fair trial.

Intimidate Witnesses

The act of frightening those who are to testify in court in order to influence their testimony.

Grand Jury Subpoena

A Grand Jury Subpoena is a legal document ordering someone to testify or provide evidence before a grand jury, which is involved in reviewing evidence to determine if charges should be brought in a case.

  • Comprehend the idea of prosecutorial wrongdoing and its resulting outcomes.
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Paula TaylorMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All three options listed are examples of prosecutorial misconduct. Intimidating or improperly influencing witnesses, interfering with a person's employment, and threatening a minor with a subpoena and forcing them to testify are all tactics that prosecutors should not engage in. Such conduct undermines the integrity of the judicial process and violates a defendant's rights.