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Ryan is a district attorney in a small community. Ryan's best friend, Eric, happens to work in the public defender's office. Ryan and Eric have a meeting tomorrow morning with the superior court judge to discuss a case involving a sexual assault. The victim in the case would prefer not to testify in this case. Luckily, Ryan and Eric have a positive working relationship with the judge hearing the case. Ryan and Eric are looking forward to coming to an arrangement in this case and having lunch afterward with the judge. The case might put certain pressures on Ryan and Eric to represent each of their sides in court. This is part of

the adversary process.

currying the judge's favor.

being seen as team players.

the prosecutor's discretion.