Alternatives

Alternatives to Arrest: Citation and Summons

This article explores the alternatives to traditional arrest methods in the United States criminal justice process, specifically focusing on Citation and Summons. Beginning with an overview of the criminal justice process, the discussion delves into the definitions and historical evolution of Citation and Summons. The article thoroughly examines the rationale for utilizing these alternatives, emphasizing

Spreading of Alternatives

Inspired by cognitive dissonance theory, hundreds of experiments have demonstrated that following a difficult decision, compared with an easy one, individuals change their attitudes to be more consistent with their decisions. That is, following a decision, individuals evaluate the chosen alternative more positively and the rejected alternative more negatively than they did before the decision.