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Understanding Prosecution Decisions
Carolyn Hoyle
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Abstract
Abstract When the police make an arrest the suspect is taken to the police station so that detention can be authorized by the custody officer. Detention in custody allows the arresting officer, and sometimes his colleagues, to interview the suspect. When the officer believes that he has sufficient evidence to prosecute he is supposed to stop the investigatory process and put the facts before the custody officer, who can then decide whether or not to charge.