In this case, the Supreme Court held that "so long as the prosecution has probable cause to believe that the accused has committed an offense defined by statutes" the decision to prosecute lies entirely in the prosecutor's discretion.

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The Supreme Court's decision in Wayte v. United States clarified that as long as there is probable cause to believe the accused has committed a crime, the decision to prosecute is at the discretion of the prosecutor. This case addressed the balance between prosecutorial discretion and the rights of the accused.

In This Case, the Supreme Court Held That "So Long