Decent Quote by Lynne Stewart
“The prosecution makes all the important decisions: what's charged, how much is charged, whether you can get a decent offer. Every defendant becomes an informant today.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on criminal justice, 2015
Prosecutors control case outcomes, turning defendants into informants through charging decisions and plea offers.
In simple terms: Prosecutors decide charges and offers, making defendants informants.
Key Takeaway
Beware prosecutorial power over defendants.
Themes
justice
power
ethics
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
legal
political
When to use this quote
- criminal defense
- public policy
- legal reform
- media coverage
Key Concepts
prosecutorial discretion
plea bargaining
informant pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this power affect fairness?
- What safeguards exist?
A Different Perspective
Prosecutors may also be constrained by law and evidence.
