The central issues in this chapter revolve around the duties of the prosecutor and how they may use their discretion in choosing what cases to prosecute. In the scenarios presented in Prosecuting Sexual Assault Cases, you had to consider whether to prosecute a sensitive sexual assault case or use limited resources for other more "winnable" cases. Explain your choices in the scenario by addressing the following questions. Which factors influence a prosecutor's decision to bring charges against a defendant? Which of these factors can cause conflict between a prosecutor's role as a manager of government resources and as an "officer of the court"? What options does a prosecutor have for balancing these roles?