Can They Do That? Understanding Prosecutorial Discretion

This volume presents the voices of prosecutors, but also of judges, public defenders, theorists, and advocates for reform. Rather than taking a purely critical approach, this volume brings much-needed nuance to the complex issue of prosecutorial discretion. Aspects of prosecutorial discretion explored in this volume include: Theory and historical context;Checks on prosecutorial power;Positive and negative impacts, with examples;Insights into prosecutors’ decision-making processes; andComparative