The prosecutor, with the consent of the judge, has the authority to dismiss a case.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. The judge only
• D. The clerk

Answer: (B)

The main idea is prosecutorial discretion in case disposition. The prosecutor generally has the authority to drop charges by filing a motion to dismiss (nolle prosequi) without needing the judge’s permission. The judge’s role is to review and decide on the motion, but the decision to dismiss starts with the prosecutor, not with the judge’s consent. The clerk doesn’t have this authority either. So the statement isn’t correct because the prosecutor doesn’t require the judge’s consent to dismiss; the prosecutor can initiate dismissal independently, with the judge simply approving or denying the motion as part of the process.