Discretion in Criminal Justice
Author | : Lloyd E. Ohlin |
Publisher | : State University of New York Press |
Total Pages | : 390 |
Release | : 1993-08-10 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 143841496X |
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Author | : Lloyd E. Ohlin |
Publisher | : State University of New York Press |
Total Pages | : 390 |
Release | : 1993-08-10 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 143841496X |
Author | : Samuel Walker |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 202 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0195078209 |
Traces the history of attempts since the 1950s to control the discretionary powers in the US criminal justice system. The author synthesizes the findings of a large body of literature for the benefit of practitioners and interested students of the criminal justice system.
Author | : Loraine Gelsthorpe |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1134032064 |
The exercise of discretion in the criminal justice system and related agencies often plays a key part in decisions which are made, but definitions of discretion are not clear, and despite widespread recognition of its importance there is much controversy on its nature and legitimacy. This book seeks to explore the importance of discretion to an understanding of the nature of the 'making of justice' in theory and practice, taking as its starting point the wide discretionary powers wielded by many of the key players in the criminal justice and related systems. It focuses on the core elements and contexts of discretion, looking at the power, ability, authority and duties of individuals, officials and organisations to decide, select or interpret vague standards, requirements or statutory uncertainties.
Author | : Theodore Kenneth Moran |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : |
The book discusses the exercise of discretion, the influence of the values of law enforcement officials, and the potential for arbitrary behavior in the administration of justice.
Author | : Howard Abadinsky |
Publisher | : Charles C. Thomas Publisher |
Total Pages | : 206 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Michael R. Gottfredson |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 318 |
Release | : 2013-11-11 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1475799543 |
The study of decisions in the criminal justice process provides a useful focus for the examination of many fundamental aspects of criminal jus tice. These decisions are not always highly visible. They are made, or dinarily, within wide areas of discretion. The aims of the decisions are not always clear, and, indeed, the principal objectives of these decisions are often the subject of much debate. Usually they are not guided by explicit decision policies. Often the participants are unable to verbalize the basis for the selection of decision alternatives. Adequate information for the decisions is usually unavailable. Rarely can the decisions be demonstrated to be rational. By a rationaldecision we mean "that decision among those possible for the decisionmaker which, in the light of the information available, maximizes the probability of the achievement of the purpose of the decisionmaker in that specific and particular case" (Wilkins, 1974a: 70; also 1969). This definition, which stems from statistical decision theory, points to three fundamental characteristics of decisions. First, it is as sumed that a choice of possible decisions (or, more precisely, of possible alternatives) is available. If only one choice is possible, there is no de cision problem, and the question of rationality does not arise. Usually, of course, there will be a choice, even if the alternative is to decide not to decide-a choice that, of course, often has profound consequences.
Author | : Graham Gooch |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 2007-08-23 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 9780192807021 |
The only dictionary available focusing on UK law enforcement, this invaluable volume covers every aspect of criminal law including pathology, forensic medicine, commerce and trade, criminology, and psychology. Essential reference for trainee and practising police officers, and other professionals needing clear definitions of law enforcement terms.
Author | : Edmond Gabbay |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Criminal justice, Administration of |
ISBN | : 9781898469032 |
Author | : John Kleinig |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 246 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9780847681778 |
This collection of essays examines the nature of police discretion and its many varieties. The essays explore the kinds of judgment calls police officers frequently must make : When should they get involved? Whom should they watch? What constitutes a disturbance of the peace? What resources should be devoted to a situation? Does social welfare take precedence over law enforcement? Under what conditions, if any, may police officers engage in selective enforcement of the law? Each essay or pair of essays is followed by a response, presenting contradictory or supplementary views.