Pat-ycja Flashcards
advocacy
verbal support group for a cause
vore dire
exemption
ppl selected for jury may apply for an exemption if they fit the right requirements.
hung jury
lf 12 jurors were unable to agree on the verdict
defense
evidence that supports the innocence of a person accused of a crime
prosectution
the evidence that supports the guilt of an accused person
sequestor
means remove from contact, jurors are sequestered to ensure they consider only evidence presented in courtroom
verdict
decision of whether or not offender is guilty
perjury
knowingly providing false information
prosecutor
lawyer who represents the gov in case against the person who committed a crime
defender
defends the person commiting a crim
defedant
crime committer (aka offender
reasonable doubt
nsufficient evidence that prevents a judge or jury from convicting a defendant of a crime`
Legal roles vs. responsibilities of Canadian citizens:
Legal roles: vote, jury duty
Responsibilities: pay taxes, know laws, obey laws
John howard society: helps anyone that has been released from prison, thinks gov isn’t doing enough to prevent young people from committing crimes, education is a key factor
helps anyone that has been released from prison, thinks gov isn’t doing enough to prevent young people from committing crimes
youth justice commitee
Group of volunteers coming together to find the right consequences for youth who committed crimes
Elizabeth fry society:
mainly women, thinks each case should be looked at separately,doesn’t think putting youth in jail is a good solution
who can serve on jury
canadian 18+
who can be exempt
served during past 5 years, older than 65, mentally or physically ill, domestic obligation, handicap, ministers of religion, public servants in administration of justice and their spouses
1908 juvenile delinquents act-
politicians believed youth who committed crime had been poorly raised and it wasn’t their fault so they shouldn’t get the same punishment as adults, few guidelines
1983 young offenders-
clearer, more defined sentences (12-16), protect youth privacy
2003 YCJA-
sped up system, consequences tied to community
YCJA vs criminal code:
Ycja- deals with ages 12-17, , does not give adult sentences unless serious crimes ( if 14), protect privacy, avoids criminal records
#Criminal code- deals with adults who committed serious crimes, court, publication of criminals names, does make criminal record
Four factors that determine consequences for young offenders:
Circumstance
History
Attitude
Seriousness