The Greatest Influence on the Decision to Arrest Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

The greatest influence on the decision to arrest is:

• A)the readiness of the prosecutor to prosecute.
• B)the workload of the police department.
• C)the victim's preference for arrest.
• D)the severity of the crime.

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