Chapter 2 Flashcards
How is Justice related to Quality of Life?
Justice is saying people have the right for a fair trial and if something happens the person convicted they will get the opportunity to share their story. The quality of life gets increased when people don’t have to worry about being treated unfair.
If you are caught breaking the law what people will be making the decisions for you?
Police, Lawyers, Justice committees, and Judges
What rights do you have if arrested?
Remain Silence, Speak to lawyer, Parent or guardian present, have parents with you for questions, have lawyer for court
What 4 ways a young offender’s experience with the justice system might differ from adults?
Lower consequences
Most offenders avoid criminal record
Protects the privacy of offenders, not allowed to say name
12-14 not allowed to have a sentence.
If a young person breaks the law what are 3 choices the police will give you
Charge the Person
Doesn’t charge the person
Gives a warning
3 Circumstances when a young offender might be sent to court?
Crime is serious or other circumstances
Prosecutor takes them to court with evidence
Person doesn’t complete program for Rehab
5 Things that may be included in young offenders sentence?
Community Service
Counseling
Prison
Criminal Record
Restitution
4 Factors that may be considered when deciding the consequences for a young offender?
Seriousness of offence
History of offender
Attitude of offender
Circumstances around charge.
Who is not eligible for jury duty
Under 18
Not Canadian Resident
Have previous offences
New Mothers
Responsibilities that come with jury duty
Trial is fair
Appear on time
Not be influenced by social media or other people outside of court
What is Defence, Prosecution, and Sequester
Defense: defending the person who was sued, put on trial, use evidence to prove the person is not guilty
Prosecution: Suing the person who commited a crime
Sequester: remove from contact, only find stuff out from court not social media
What is the role of Advocacy Groups in Canada’s Justice System
In dependant from the government
Try to help people get out of legal problems and help them reintergrate
What is the John Howard Society
Help young people stop from getting involved in crimes, get housing, have food
What is the Elizabeth Fry Society
Young people re enter society to get a job and schooling, in a situation that is good for them
