Discretion is exercised at every stage of the criminal justi…
Discretion is exercised at every stage of the criminal justice system. Identify three specific decision points — one in each unit (Cops, Courts, Corrections) — where a key actor exercises significant discretion. For each, identify who makes the decision, what they are deciding, and what factors shape or constrain their discretion. What does the pattern of discretion across all three units tell us about how the system actually operates?