The Criminal Justice System. Have control over who is arrested Police Discretion- Power to decide what crimes are reported Based on: 1. Severity of Offense.

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The Criminal Justice System

Have control over who is arrested Police Discretion- Power to decide what crimes are reported Based on: 1. Severity of Offense 2. Wishes of the Victim 3. Attitude of Suspect 4. Bystanders

1. Determines guilt or innocence 2. Assign Punishment 90% of cases are settled before reaching court Plea Bargain -Suspect pleads guilty to a lesser crime in order to obtain a lighter sentence

Attempt to do the following: 1. Retribution Act of revenge for society 2. Deterrence Discourage others from committing crimes 3. Rehabilitation Try to reform a criminal 4. Social Protection prohibits new offenses

Some argue that the corrections system is bad or flawed Recidivism- repetition of criminal behavior 62% of criminals are released and charged with a new crime 41% return to jail within 3 years of release

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