Core Quote by Jeff Sessions
“It is a core principle that prosecutors should charge and pursue the most serious readily provable offense.”
About This Quote
Source Congressional Record: Statement on prosecutorial guidelines, 2018
Prosecutors should focus on charging the most serious crimes that can be proven easily.
In simple terms: Charge the most serious provable offenses.
Target high‑impact crimes.
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Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- policy memo
- legislative hearing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance severity and fairness?
- What defines “readily provable”?
Overemphasis on severity may overlook systemic issues.