Prosecutorial Misconduct: Typologies and Need for Policy Reform

Authors

Rylee Broyles, Fort Hays State UniversityFollow
Tamara J. Lynn, Fort Hays State UniversityFollow

DOI

10.58809/XFNK8191

Abstract

A gross manifestation of injustice within the criminal justice system, warranting policy development to correct, is the issue of prosecutorial misconduct. There are numerous reasons why misconduct occurs and oftentimes overlooked within the courts. Action must be taken to both prevent and rectify such wrongdoings committed by those whom are presumed to be the most virtuous of our justice system. Future policy action is paramount to the constitutionality of criminal proceedings and the abatement of prosecutorial misconduct in every capacity. The implementation of austere policies would positively impact all criminal defendants whom cross the threshold of a courthouse.

Recommended Citation

Broyles, Rylee and Lynn, Tamara J. (2018) "Prosecutorial Misconduct: Typologies and Need for Policy Reform," Academic Leadership Journal in Student Research: Vol. 5, Article 1.
DOI: 10.58809/XFNK8191
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/aljsr/vol5/iss1/1