Vindictive prosecution occurs when a legal case is pursued to retaliate against a defendant for exercising their constitutional rights, such as appealing a conviction or refusing a plea deal. It undermines justice by targeting individuals rather than addressing alleged crimes. Defendants benefit from protections against this abuse, while society gains by upholding fair legal standards and deterring prosecutorial misconduct.
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