Law and Society
Second Edition
Video
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Video 1: Prosecutor Anne Swern Discusses How Resource Constraints Affect Prosecutor Decisions
Description: A study of how the availability of resources impacts the exercise of prosecutorial discretion.
Video 2: What Is a Grand Jury?
Description: This video discusses the role of a grand jury in determining whether a suspect should be charged with a crime.
Video 3: Wait List Grows as Public Defenders Refuse Cases in New Orleans
Description: A report on budget cuts in Louisiana which have led to reduced spending on public defenders, denying defendants of their constitutional right to counsel.