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Explain Why Discretionary Decision Making Occurs in the Criminal Courts

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Explain why discretionary decision making occurs in the criminal courts and provide some specific examples of prosecutorial discretion.


Definitions:

Sleepwalking

A sleep disorder causing people to walk or perform other complex behaviors while still mostly asleep.

Substance Use Disorder

A disorder characterized by continued substance craving and use despite significant life disruption and/or physical risk

Intoxication

A state of being impaired, disoriented, or excited by the effects of drugs or alcohol.

Withdrawal

The process of reducing or eliminating the use of a substance after prolonged dependency, often characterized by unpleasant symptoms.

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