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This includes investigating crimes, deciding whether to file charges, presenting evidence in court, and negotiating plea bargains.\"},{\"question\":\"How much discretion does a county prosecutor have?\",\"answer\":\"County prosecutors possess a significant amount of discretion in their decision-making. This includes the power to decide which charges to file, whether to offer plea deals, and in some cases, whether to prosecute a case at all.\"},{\"question\":\"What factors can influence a county prosecutor's decisions?\",\"answer\":\"A prosecutor's decisions can be influenced by a variety of factors, including the strength of the evidence, legal precedent, victim input, community impact, political considerations, and their own personal judgment and biases.\"}]","The Power of County Prosecutors | PDF"]