Author Question: Explain the difference between vertical and horizontal assignment of cases to prosecutors. What ... (Read 31 times)

serike · **on:** Aug 12, 2018

Explain the difference between vertical and horizontal assignment of cases to prosecutors.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following terms is BEST described as the ability to obtain compliance by manipulating symbolic rewards?

a. normative power
b. coercive power
c. formal power
d. remunerative power

Kjones0604 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Horizontal case assignment is typical in large prosecutors' offices. With horizontal case assignment, a prosecutor (or deputy prosecutor) is assigned a specific court function. For example, he/she may be assigned only to initial appearances or to preliminary hearings or to arraignment appearances. In this system, the prosecutor is assigned to a specific courtroom where a specific type of court hearing will occur. This means that different prosecutors will work on the same case. Different prosecutors will see the defendant as that person moves though the court process. Vertical case assignment, in contrast, is common in small prosecutors' offices. With such assignment, a prosecutor (or deputy prosecutor) is assigned responsibility for a case from initial appearance to appeal. In other words, one prosecutor is assigned to one defendant. The prosecutor works on the defendant's case from start to finish.

Answer to Question 2

a