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Arbitrary Justice: The Power of the American Prosecutor (1st Edition) by Angela J. Davis Paperback, 280 Pages, Published 2009 ISBN-10: 0-19-538473-3 / 0195384733 ISBN-13: 978-0-19-538473-4 / 9780195384734 What happens when public prosecutors, the most powerful officials in the criminal justice system, seek convictions instead of justice? Why are cases involving well-to-do victims often prosecuted more vigorously than those involving poor victims? Why do wealthy defendants frequently enjoy more lenien |