The Use of Discretion by Criminal Justice System Actors Can

question 57

True/False

The use of discretion by criminal justice system actors can sometimes nullify or compensate for severe punishment laws.

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Definitions:

Determinism

The philosophical view that all events, including moral choices, are completely determined by previously existing causes.

Predictable

Describing an event or outcome that can be foreseen or anticipated based on current knowledge or patterns.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual or group in response to external or internal stimuli.

Determinism

Determinism is the philosophical belief that all events, including moral choices, are determined completely by previously existing causes.