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Currently, prosecutors in both the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems have too much discretion in pressing charges, determining what sentences are sought, and negotiating plea deals. Trial by jury is a key tenant of the American criminal justice system, but heightened prosecutorial power significantly reduces the power and frequency of a trial by peers. Attempts at sentencing reform must address largely unchecked prosecutorial discretion.

Commentary: 'Progressive' prosecutors need to step away from DAASNY

“Instead, New York's district attorneys have chosen to remain affiliated with a lobbying organization that will do everything in its power to prevent the progress that the public demands. To be taken seriously as ‘progressive prosecutors,’ individual district attorneys must disavow their associations with DAASNY; if they want to, they can create their own organization to support criminal justice reform, rather than continuing to support efforts to stymie it.“

Albany Times Union

October 2, 2018

ProsecutorsPhillip ReevesOctober 2, 2018Albany Times Union, New YorkComment

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