Define discretion in the criminal justice system.
What will be an ideal response?
Discretion is the decision-making power of criminal justice agents.
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The replacement of Jewish and Irish gangs by Italian immigrants is an example of ________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Judicial review is best defined as
A. a review of a trial court’s actions by an appellate court. B. the authority of a court to hear a case. C. an evaluation of a judge’s behavior by a judicial disciplinary panel. D. the power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches.
Obtaining a clear picture of maltreatment of the older adult in nursing homes is difficult due to the diverse agencies and definitions that are involved in investigating complaints
a. True b. False
Nearly all high court decisions are subject to interpretation simply by the way they are written
Indicate whether the statement is true or false