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Define and discuss how a prosecutor can use his/her conviction record to help gain reelection. Additionally, analyze whether or not the conviction information is an exact picture of the cases handled by the prosecutor in question.

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Elected and/or nominated by the general populace or political officials, the position of a prosecutor is to represent society, government, and victims against those who have committed criminal offenses. Though the role of the District Attorney is a highly visible position in the community with an enormous case load, those who serve are rewarded professionally.....

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Elected and/or nominated by the general populace or political officials, the position of a prosecutor is to represent society, government, and victims against those who have committed criminal offenses. Though the role of the District Attorney is a highly visible position in the community with an enormous case load, those who serve are rewarded professionally. In the natural career progression of those who serve in the law profession, this is a position of great opportunity and often used as a stepping stone for higher positions. Below, we'll discuss how a prosecutor can use his/her conviction record to help gain reelection. In addition, we'll analyze whether or not the conviction information is an exact picture of the cases handled by the prosecutor in question. ...

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