What level of evidence is survey research?
Examples of this type of research design include panel, cohort and case-control studies. Surveys and case studies are regarded as research designs with the greatest chance of bias in their outcome and therefore come low down in the hierarchy.
What is the best available evidence?
The best available evidence comes from an objective and reproducible study of the quality of existing research results. It requires skills in systematically identifying, evalu- ating, and using research and other valid information sources.
Do all police reports go to the prosecutor?
Short answer is no, the police do not send reports to the district attorney every time they respond to a complaint. That said, it is not “impossible” to arrest the perpetrator later, even though an arrest was not made on scene.
Can the defendant talk to the prosecutor?
You can contact the DA directly at any time, but I suggest that you do not. Any statement made by you can and will be used against you. I strongly suggest that you contact an attorney to speak for you.
How long does it take a prosecutor to make a decision?
Finally, a judge holds a preliminary hearing where they decide whether or not there’s enough evidence to proceed. Prosecutors generally file criminal charges within 3 days, although in some jurisdictions in as few as 2 days.
How do prosecutors decide to file charges?
Typically, prosecutors base their initial charging decisions on the documents sent to them by the arresting police officers (usually called police or arrest reports). The police complete an arrest report soon after they make an arrest and then quickly forward the report to a prosecutor assigned to do case intake.
What factors do prosecutors consider in making a charging decision?
The decision to prosecute is based on the following factors:
- The sufficiency of the evidence linking the suspect to the offense.
- The seriousness of the offense.
- The size of the court’s caseload.
- The need to conserve prosecutorial resources for more serious cases.
- The availability of alternatives to formal prosecution.