chapter 3 Flashcards
What is the CSI effect
TV shows create unrealistic expectations.
people who watch a lot of crime drama tend to be more fearful of crime, also tend to overestimate their odds of becoming a victim.
what percentage of crimes are solved with DNA?
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What is 718 (a)
denounce unlawful conduct
what can 718 (a) be traced back to
the code of hammurabi which stressed vengance
What is the book that helped with the idea of retribution. What is the biblical principle that was used?
The Code of Hammurabi
lex talionis “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”
corporal punishment length sentence.
if a man breaks the wall of a house he is about to rob what should be the punishment
he shall be used as a patch to fix the house
718 b
deterrence
the use of punishment to discourage wrongful behaviour
What is the difference between general deterrence and specific deterrence
upon learning of someone’s punishment it will discourage us from committing the crime
we ourselves are punished for a crime so it will deter us from doing it again
What makes an effective punishment?
certainty, severe, and swift
which component is more important
certainty
Does longer sentence deter crime? explain
no b/c it allows them to learn better techniques from prisoners and they become comfortable in the environment
What is the case processing time for summary offences? indictable offences?
18 months? 30 months?
718 c
incapacitation
remove offenders from society will reduce re-offending
why is selective incapacitation supported by ppl who believe in crime control model
there is a small amount of offenders that are responsible for large portion of crime so locking them up will reduce crime.
what is the three strikes law? Why was it problematic
First two offences must be serious and third doesn’t but the offender automatically get life
holding no violent offenders is costly did not have the result hoping for
The protecting canadians by ending sentence discounts for multiple murders act was enacted in 2011. What did it change?
individuals who committed multiple murders would on longer serve sentences concurrently and who now serve them consecutively
cruel and unusual punishment
s.753 dangerous offenders designation. How do you get put on
Goes on top of the sentence, says that
there is a high risk that the offender will commit violent or sexual offense in the future based on
their previous behaviour
Information recorded in the ___________ which is reported in _______________ database ensure what?
National Flagging System
Canadian police information centre
ensure serious offender convicted for serious crimes can be flagged for enhanced prosecution if the reoffend
Who was the first person to be charged and convicted of first degree murder for spreading HIV
Johnson Aziga
is 715 (abc) followinf crime control model or due process model? goals? focus?
crime control model
to punish, and vengeance to discourage offenders
punishment
what is recidivism
old offender reoffending later
718 d
rehab
process of helping offenders develop skills and attitudes to reduce likelihood of recidivism
What is the Iron law of imprisonment?
Concept of most prisoners will return to the community, so it is in the publics best interest to help those individuals succeed in their re-entry
718 e
restitution
compensating victims, their families, or the community for the losses they experienced due to a crime
when would 718 e be used
property offence
how is restitution demanded?
what happens if not paid?
in probation contract
if violated it breaks their probation and can get harsher sentence
what does canadian victim bill say?
Every victim has the right to be considered for restitution
if not paid they can take offender to civil court
limitations of resitiution
victim may not know they have restitution or informed of it being paid
no price on psychological effects
small portion is actually ever paid
