When a prosecutor charges on individual simply because the individual is exercising his or her constitutional rights, it is known as ________ prosecution.

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Vindictive prosecution occurs when a prosecutor takes legal action against someone primarily because that person is exercising their constitutional rights, such as the right to free speech or the right to refuse a search without a warrant. This is considered an abuse of power and is unlawful.

When a Prosecutor Charges on Individual Simply Because the Individual