According to Jeffery Ross’s study about police discretion, which of the following suspects would be more likely to be arrested?
A. Mary spits on the police officer after he confronts her about being drunk in public.
B. Julie tearfully apologies to the police officer after she is caught shoplifting.
C. Officer Greg observes a teenager drinking underage while returning to the precinct at the end of her shift.
D. Officer Smart observes a juvenile throw rocks at an abandoned building.
A. Mary spits on the police officer after he confronts her about being drunk in public.
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