Part 2
In the context of the United States criminal justice system, select any 2 of the questions listed below. Your response should provide sufficient detail on each of the topics, and you should address the topic of discretion within the criminal justice system.
- What factors influence the exercise of discretion?
- What are some of the methods for controlling discretion?
- What are some ethical considerations for discretion?
- Do you think there is too much discretion in the criminal justice system? Explain.
- Do you think it would be desirable to limit the amount of discretion in the criminal justice system? If so, how would you do it? What might be the effects?