Define Discretion in the Criminal Justice System and Explain One

question 49

Essay

Define discretion in the criminal justice system and explain one way in which the police can exercise discretion.

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Definitions:

Cash Coverage Ratio

This ratio measures a company's ability to cover its interest obligations with its cash flow, indicating financial health and risk.

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A financial metric used to measure a company's ability to meet its debt obligations, calculated by dividing earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) by interest expenses.

Debt-To-Equity Ratio

A ratio demonstrating the balance between shareholder equity and debt in funding a company's assets.

Return On Equity

A measure of financial performance calculated by dividing net income by shareholders' equity, indicating how efficiently a company uses its equity investment.