Explain the ways in which a criminal prosecutor may exercise discretion in their day to day duties.

The prosecutor is considered the “gatekeeper” of justice in the criminal justice system. In this regard, the prosecutor yields copious amounts of power via the use of prosecutorial discretion. Explain the ways in which a criminal prosecutor may exercise discretion in their day to day duties. Be specific in your analysis. Might there be opportunities for a prosecutor to abuse their discretion? Give at least two examples as to how this may occur.In 700-800 words, please address the following:

Your answer should include at least one citation from a high-quality source, such as the textbook or the articles provided in the course. Be sure to cite your source(s), and at the end of the essay provide a reference list. The citations and references must be in APA format.