It is unlikely that a police officer will be charged with a crime:
I. if the officer honestly believed he was enforcing the law, making it difficult to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
II. because prosecutors are hesitant to prosecute
III. because juries are unwilling to convict
IV. especially when the "victim" of the officer's actions is a criminal
A) I
B) I, IV
C) I, II, III, IV
D) II, III
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