Discretion and the Criminal Justice
Research Paper: Each student will be required to submit a research paper on the topic below. This paper is expected to present a comprehensive overview of both sides of the issue, along with supporting research. Students are expected to critically examine the topic and present it in depth. Your paper should consist of no less than 7 pages excluding the title and reference pages. No more than 20% of the material in this assignment may be attributed to properly referenced resources.
Topic: Discretion and the Criminal Justice Professional
For your paper, choose one criminal justice profession below and answer this question: when does the use of professional discretion cross ethical boundaries?
Law Enforcement
Prosecutors
Judges
Defense Counsel
Corrections Officers