Which of the following is NOT an example of a way that law enforcement agents and prosecutors exercise discretion of criminal cases?

A. Deciding whether to make an arrest
B. Sentencing based on the letter of the law
C. Substituting charges for others
D. Handling a case informally


Answer: B

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Killing a parent is known as parricide. The person may see his parent as smothering his identity and the murder as a way to permanently _________________.

a. make his mark in the world b. eliminate the parent’s dominance c. establish new boundaries with family d. begin a career as a serial killer

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Refers to news organizations producing stories to entertain their audiences under the guise of presenting objective information

a. Infotainment telesector b. Steganography c. Reporting frame d. News frame

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Photographs should be taken in the following order:

a. specific objects, specific area, and general area. b. specific area, general area, and specific objects. c. general area, specific area, and specific objects. d. micro to macro in all cases.

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How often shall an internal audit be conducted on the classification system?

a. monthly b. quarterly c. biannual d. annual

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