According to the chapter, why do prosecutors need discretion in the charging decision?
What will be an ideal response?
Most experts believe prosecutors need this broad discretion because not all arrests should result in criminal charges. Some victims do not want prosecution. In other cases, there may not be enough evidence to prove the defendants are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Sometimes counseling or other noncriminal responses may be more appropriate. Maybe resources can be spent better on prosecuting other cases.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
One of the problems of establishing desistance is the difficulty of distinguishing between a gap in a delinquent career and true termination
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Other critics contend that police socialization plays a critical role in promoting racist attitudes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Experts have presented data to suggest that law enforcement officers will be increasingly targeted by
a. violent international extremists b. violent domestic extremists c. violent criminal enterprises d. international jihadists