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In the following scenario, you will act in the role of a police officer who is dealing with a juvenile. This juvenile is out past curfew. Curfew violations are a city ordinance, and police officers may make an arrest in this situation or decide to handle the offense less formally.

  • What factors would contribute to your exercising discretion in this scenario?
  • According to rational choice theory, individuals consciously weigh the risk and reward of an action before they break the law. If you subscribe to rational choice theory, would there be a reason to use discretion in this circumstance?
  • In understanding conflict theory, discuss how this impacts the officer’s decision to arrest or not arrest individuals based on social class.

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