Blog: Removal

What Ever Happened to Prosecutorial Discretion?

Jul 24, 2018

The term “prosecutorial discretion” refers to the prerogative of law enforcement officials to decline to prosecute. I see it often in my criminal and immigration practice. Sometimes it is a question of enforcement priorities and resources. But other times, it is a question of justice. Every case is different and there are times when applying the letter of the law would lead to an unjust result. Unfortunately, the concept of prosecutorial discretion seems to be...