No.
It is known as a pre-sentencing investigation.
For every offence, Magistrates have very strict sentencing guidelines to which they must adhere and they can also take advice from the Legal Advisor to the Court.
No.
Yes, a prosecutor reviews misdemeanor charges. It is the responsibility of the prosecutor to decide whether there is enough evidence to pursue a conviction and whether it is in the best interest of the public to proceed with a case.
No.
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Generally speaking, in the US, the local or state prosecutor decides if an alleged attacker will be charged with a crime. If there is enough evidence, in the mind of a prosecutor, then legal proceedings will begin. In some cases, however, the prosecutor will have a Grand Jury decide to either follow the prosecutor's recommendation, or not to.
Will you ever decide what to do?
Not in person. She should speak with the prosecutor handling the prosecution of the case. ONLY the prosecutor gets to decide what they will present to a Grand Jury in order to gain an indictment.
I am trying to decide, right now.
I can't decide whether or not to go to bed.
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