Re:Mass incarceration: A new theory for why so many American...
by phire on Friday October 02, 2015 @09:08AM
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It varies from state to state (perhaps even county to county) In some places they are appointed, in others they are elected.
When they are elected, even if they run unopposed they still tend to act tough on crime. If a judge or prosecutor started acting weak, the could very quickly find themselves opposed in the next election.
When they are elected, even if they run unopposed they still tend to act tough on crime. If a judge or prosecutor started acting weak, the could very quickly find themselves opposed in the next election.