Why is discretion important in the criminal process?

Why is discretion important in the criminal process?

Introduction

Crime is a disease that is consuming our society and growing exponentially. It is corrupting the mind of people and leading them into actions that disrupt peace and cause harm not only to them but also to people around them and the environment. Criminal activities can be in many different forms such as fraud, murder, rape, smuggling, robbery, assault and deception (Felson, 1998).

Discussion

To ensure peace and harmony in the world, man has set some rules and laws to prevent people from committing criminal activities. These laws ...