ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION The office of the prosecutor is invested with great power over the lives of those suspected of crimes. While the police make the arrest, it is the prosecutor who decides if a case goes to trial, what charges will be filed, and what evidence and witnesses will be presented in court. The prosecutor also has some control over when a case comes up for trial, and can negotiate guilty pleas in exchange for reduced charges or reduced penalties. With these powers come great responsibilities to pursue justice and fairness, and with these the ethical challenges these responsibilities invite.
