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berenicecastro

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A trial judge has the discretion to fashion evidentiary procedures to deal with situations not specifically covered by the rules of evidence.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

What circumstance may lead a prosecuting attorney to recommend that a charge be dismissed after it is filed?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The original allegation may be unfounded; the evidence to be introduced may have been unlawfully
obtained, making a conviction impossible; or a material witness may no longer be available to testify.
Dismissals have also been granted to a defendant to allow testimony against codefendants.



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