The prosecutor decides whether to bring a case to trial or to dismiss it outright. Even if the prosecutor decides to pursue a case, the charges may later be dropped if conditions are not favorable for a conviction.

For your discussion post, describe the role of prosecutorial discretion. What types of discretion should the prosecutor have at his$/$her disposal? What types of discretion should be eliminated? Incorporate the various factors from this week $($ex: system factors, case factors, etc.$)$ that influence prosecutorial discretion when responding.