Tag: police discretion
Police Have Wide Discretion in Charging Decisions
Police officers make nearly 10 million arrests each year in the United States, but not every arrest leads to a charge. The decision to...
Police Use of Disorderly Conduct Charges: 5 Key Scenarios
Disorderly conduct charges account for nearly 15% of all arrests in the United States, making it one of the most common reasons for police...
Police Can Release Suspects Without Charges in 90% of Cases
In the United States, law enforcement officers possess broad discretion when it comes to making arrests and filing charges. Shockingly, police can release suspects...