"because in both state and federal courts, specific charges trigger mandatory minimum sentences, the in reality exercises sentencing power in these types of cases."

prosecutor

Explanation:

A prosecutor is a public official who initiates legal proceedings against someone. The prosecutor is thought to be more independent than most other public officials because he or she is usually the most important authority to judge or criticize with understanding of a situation or event, and no higher authority can demand that the prosecutor modifies his or her decision.

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