Criminal Law

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Prosecutorial Discretion

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Prosecutorial Discretion is a power entrusted to prosecutors in criminal law matters, allowing them to decide which charges to bring against an individual and whether to pursue prosecution at all . This article delves into the various advantages and disadvantages of prosecutorial discretion.

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Can I Get Charged with a Burglary and a Robbery?

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Can I Get Charged with a Burglary and a Robbery?

What are the primary differences between robbery, burglary, and larceny? It comes down to whether the victim of the crime was present at the time of the burglary or the larceny. These terms are wrongly used interchangeably but are not the same crimes and have different legal consequences.