Powers of the Prosecutor in Criminal Investigation

* Offers a unique comparative focus on the role the prosecutor plays during criminal investigation and the powers that are vested with him or her at this stage of criminal process. * Provides a well-organized collection of problem-oriented topics wherein the four countries (US, Italy, Poland, Germany) are analyzed with summaries, critical analysis, and observations. * Delivers a parallel analysis of each country along six crucial moments during criminal investigation and possible spheres of prosecutorial engagement: commencing criminal investigation, conducting criminal investigation, undertaking the initial charging decision, imposing coercive measures, discontinuing criminal investigation, and deciding to move for court proceedings.