Chapter 2 Flashcards
Define Prosecutor
A lawyer who uses evidence to show that someone has broken the law
Define Sentence
A consequence of a crime
Define community service
Help in a community performed as part of a sentence
Define restitution
The act of making up for or paying back for something
Define counseling
Giving of advice; giving of assistance in solving a problem
Define criminal record
A permanent record of breaking the law, which is public information
Define Social Worker
Professional Involved in investigating and treating people who are experiencing difficulty financially or socially
List 7 things about the Youth Criminal Justice Act
- Deals with 12-17-year-old
- Allows some young offenders to face such as counseling and community service
- Prohibits adult sentences 12-14 years old
- Allows adult sentences for 14 years of age and older who have committed a serious crime
- Usually, news media may not publish names
- Usually, avoid a criminal record
- Educated them and provide counseling
List 6 things about the Criminal Code of Canada
- Deals with adults in trouble with the law
- The consequence of breaking the law is going to court
- Sentences can include long periods of imprisonment
- Allows the publication for the offender’s name
- Creates a criminal record for most offenders
- More emphasis on ensuring that society is protected from the offender and on punishing the offender
List 3 things the Juries must have
- Must have 12 People in the Jury
- Must agree on the verdict and their decision must be unanimous
- An oath to use only the evidence and the law to reach a verdict
Define Defence
Uses evidence to support the innocence of the accused person
Define sequester
Remove from contact
If you are arrested, what RIGHTS do you have?
- To remain silent
- To speak to a lawyer, parent or guardian
- To To have your parents with you during questioning
- To have a lawyer if you go to court
