Part 1: Prosecutorial Discretion and Misconduct

1. Explain the duties of a prosecutor and how much discretion they have (why is this important and how it can be abused)

2. Fully explain what aBrady Violationis (include the case from which this rule stems and the decision of the court). Then explain what is meant by the phrase that a prosecutor's duty is not simply to convict, but to see that justice is done.

3. Read the following transcript of a speech given by a defense attorney (prior prosecutor) and give your reaction:

Ch 7- A defense attorney's perspective-1.pdf

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3. Research and give a brief reaction to theMichael Morton case.View the following brief 60 Minutes segment on Michael Morton. It includes a discussion of his case as well as interviews with Michael and the Innocence Project lawyers who helped exonerate him. It is approximately 13 minutes long - worth the watch.

Part 2: Innocence Project

Go to the Innocence Project website (innocenceproject.org(Links to an external site.)) - review the site.

• Explain what the Innocence Project is and why this is so important to our criminal justice system.
• What did you find the most helpful about the site as a criminal justice student?
• What was the most surprising?