You are a district attorney prosecuting a burglary case. The defendant is willing to plead guilty in return for a sentence of probation, and you believe that this is a fair punishment because your evidence may not support a conviction. However, the victims are upset and want to see the offender receive prison time. They insist that you try the case. What do you do and why? Describe the ethical duties of the prosecutor.
You are required to write an essay 5 pages, broken down as follows: 1 cover page, 3 substantive pages and 1 reference page. The essay will be written in APA format and style Links to an external site.. For maximum points, you must reference external research or examples. Please make sure to read the rubric before starting on your essay assignment.
Check List: Did you include in your essay:
1. The prosecutors main duty is to seek justice not a conviction.
2. Prosecutorial misconduct occurs most often when prosecutors forget that their mission is to protect due process.
3. Did you discuss what a prosecutors duty is under Brady v. Maryland?
4. Did you discuss what a prosecutor is prohibited from doing under Batson v. Kentucky?
5. Did you discuss a prosecutors duty regarding perjured testimony?You are required to write an essay 5 pages, broken down as follows: 1 cover page, 3 substantive pages and 1 reference page. The essay will be written in APA format and style Links to an external site.. For maximum points, you must reference external research or examples. Please make sure to read the rubric before starting on your essay assignment.