Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20130817:14:54:00
Level, the prosecutors have some discretion. because the amount of drugs won't be in the charging instrument. so at that point, the prosecutor is left to consider other factors like mission in terms of, is there community service, is there a program. but the prosecutor also has to look at, was the person a manager or a supervisor in a conspiracy or drug organization. is there any violence alleged? was a weapon involved? so both the judge and the prosecutor in this case get to open their eyes to who the defendant really is, as opposed to just an amount of drugs. >> so that doesn't always work t...