According to Sheehan and Cordner (1989),which of the Following Are

question 26

Multiple Choice

According to Sheehan and Cordner (1989) ,which of the following are arguments for the use of police discretion?

• A)Law enforcement resources are limited and full enforcement of the law would overwhelm the criminal justice system.
• B)Most law violations are minor and do not require strict enforcement all the time.
• C)Some laws are vague and ill-defined,which makes discretion necessary.
• D)Full enforcement of the law would alienate the public.
• E)all of the above

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