To sustain the defense of selective prosecution, a defendant must establish ________.

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Selective prosecution refers to the situation where a defendant claims that they have been selectively targeted for prosecution based on their race, religion, or exercise of First Amendment rights. To sustain this defense, the defendant must establish that they were selected for prosecution for these reasons. Therefore, the correct answer is C. The other options are not relevant for establishing the defense of selective prosecution.

To Sustain the Defense of Selective Prosecution, a Defendant Must