Yes, yes they do. Prosecutors often campaign on being “tough on crime”, and even judges (where elected) are known to sentence more harshly during election seaso

Yes, yes they do. Prosecutors often campaign on being “tough on crime”, and even judges (where elected) are known to sentence more harshly during election season. The ability for an expert witness to deliver more convictions, even if by lying, is a feature for prosecutors, not a bug.