Discuss the use of discretion in the criminal justice system. What are some arguments that are used to justify its use?

What will be an ideal response?


Responses will vary

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In ancient Rome, capitis diminutio maxima involved the ______.

a. public punishment of prisoners b. death penalty c. forfeiture of citizenship d. harsh physical punishment of criminals

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The intent to commit the crime of attempt includes which of the following types of intent?

A) Intent to commit the act or cause the result constituting the crime and intent necessary to commit the substantive crime. B) Intent to commit the substantive crime and specific intent to commit the crime of attempt. C) Intent to commit the act or cause the result constituting the crime and intent to commit any other act in furtherance of the crime. D) None of the above

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The murder of women is known as _____

a. fratricide b. femicide c. patricide d. matricide

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