CJ 230 4-3 Quiz
Course: Discretion in Criminal Justice
1. The vast majority of cases in the criminal justice system are settled by which of
the following? Select one.
a. A plea bargain
b. A jury of citizens
c. A judge
d. A hung jury
Answer: A- A plea bargain
2. Drug courts present particular ethical challenges for which of the following,
because their role might appear redundant? Select one.
a. Prosecutors
b. Judges
c. Clients
d. Defense attorneys
Answer: D- Defense attorneys
3. The ethical concern regarding expert witnesses is about which of the following?
Select one.
a. Whether they are reliable
b. Whether they are expensive
c. Whether they are paid
d. Whether they are recognizable
Answer: A- Whether they are reliable
4. Which of the following are situations in which police may use discretion? Select
all that apply.
a. Whether to impose restrictions on convicted offenders in prison
