Police Discretion in Deciding Whether to Arrest Suspected Juvenile Offenders

question 23

Multiple Choice

Police discretion in deciding whether to arrest suspected juvenile offenders depends on factors such as:

• A) parents' seeming ability and willingness to help solve the problem
• B) the seriousness of the offenses and their prior record
• C) the norms of the police department and community
• D) whether the complainants press for arrest
• E) all of the above

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