answer the following questions regarding discretion in the criminal justice system.

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ASSIGNMENT: Please answer the following questions regarding discretion in the criminal justice system. Formatting required. 

1)     What is discretion as it applies to the criminal justice system?

2)     Where in the criminal justice system is discretion used? 

3)     What factors are considered when making a discretionary decision? Make a list. 

4)      Is discretion an appropriate decision-making tool in the criminal justice system? Explain.

5)     Is discretion a due process model idea or a crime control model idea? Explain.