Prosecutors who engage in ethical misconduct are frequently discipline or punished.

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While there are mechanisms in place to discipline prosecutors for ethical misconduct, in practice, such discipline is rare. Many instances of misconduct do not lead to significant consequences for the prosecutors involved, partly due to the difficulty of proving intent and the protective nature of the legal system towards its members.

Prosecutors Who Engage in Ethical Misconduct Are Frequently Discipline or Punished