Most studies conclude that nine variables are important in the police discretionary process. Which of the following is not one of these variables?
a. The attitude of the complainant
b. The type and seriousness of the offense
c. The offender's prior contacts with the police
d. The officer's personality type
Question 2
What is stressed in the law on the books perspective on mandatory minimum sentences?
a. certainty of punishment c. certainty of nullification
b. certainty of discretion d. certainty of sentence