Prosecutorial Ethics (Coursebook)

Prosecutorial Ethics (Coursebook)

This book examines a prosecutorâ€™s ethical responsibilities throughout the criminal justice process in both federal and state practice, and explores constitutional and ethical constraints on prosecutorial discretion. Topics are ordered sequentially as they occur in the progression of a typical criminal case, including the prosecutorâ€™s role in the conduct of investigations, contacting and interviewing witnesses, grand jury practice, charging, pre-trial discovery, plea bargaining, jury selection, trial conduct, sentencing, media contacts and post-conviction remedies. The focal point of discussion in each of these areas is a prosecutorâ€™s ethical responsibilities under the American Bar Associationâ€™s Model Rules of Professional Conduct (through 2019) drawing frequent comparisons to significant state variations on the Model Rules, and supplemental guidance provided by the ABAâ€™s Criminal Justice Standards: Prosecution Function; the National District Attorneys Standards; and, the Justice Department Manual. The authors also examine constitutional constraints on prosecutorial discretion (particularly under the 5th and 6th Amendments) that at times may deviate from or supplement ethical norms. For the purposes of brevity and ease of reference, the book deviates from the traditional casebook format by summarizing rather than reprinting significant case decisions. Each chapter concludes with practical problems designed to promote class discussion about the appropriate exercise of prosecutorial discretion in hypothetical situations. The book is designed to be used either in a stand-alone seminar on prosecutorial ethics, or as a companion to materials used in a prosecution clinic.
Country USA
Manufacturer West Academic Publishing
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781684670352
ReleaseDate 2019-09-09

Country	USA
Manufacturer	West Academic Publishing
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781684670352
ReleaseDate	2019-09-09

Prosecutorial Ethics (Coursebook)

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