Which of the following is an established argument in favor of discretion in the criminal justice system?

A. Some state constitutions require discretion.
B. Discretion is noncontroversial.
C. Discretion is almost always effective.
D. It is impossible for any law to be fairly enforced.
E. Discretion is needed because the system lacks the resources to treat every case the same way.


Answer: E

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