Pat-ycja

Question 1

advocacy

Answer 1

verbal support group for a cause

Question 2

vore dire

Question 3

exemption

Answer 3

ppl selected for jury may apply for an exemption if they fit the right requirements.

Question 4

hung jury

Answer 4

lf 12 jurors were unable to agree on the verdict

Question 5

defense

Answer 5

evidence that supports the innocence of a person accused of a crime

Question 6

prosectution

Answer 6

the evidence that supports the guilt of an accused person

Question 7

sequestor

Answer 7

means remove from contact, jurors are sequestered to ensure they consider only evidence presented in courtroom

Question 8

verdict

Answer 8

decision of whether or not offender is guilty

Question 9

perjury

Answer 9

knowingly providing false information

Question 10

prosecutor

Answer 10

lawyer who represents the gov in case against the person who committed a crime

Question 11

defender

Answer 11

defends the person commiting a crim

Question 12

defedant

Answer 12

crime committer (aka offender

Question 13

reasonable doubt

Answer 13

nsufficient evidence that prevents a judge or jury from convicting a defendant of a crime`

Question 14

Legal roles vs. responsibilities of Canadian citizens:

Answer 14

Legal roles: vote, jury duty
Responsibilities: pay taxes, know laws, obey laws

Question 15

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

Answer 15

helps anyone that has been released from prison, thinks gov isn’t doing enough to prevent young people from committing crimes

Question 16

youth justice commitee

Answer 16

Group of volunteers coming together to find the right consequences for youth who committed crimes

Question 16

Elizabeth fry society:

Answer 16

mainly women, thinks each case should be looked at separately,doesn’t think putting youth in jail is a good solution

Question 17

who can serve on jury

Answer 17

canadian 18+

Question 18

who can be exempt

Answer 18

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

Question 19

1908 juvenile delinquents act-

Answer 19

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

Question 20

1983 young offenders-

Answer 20

clearer, more defined sentences (12-16), protect youth privacy

Question 21

2003 YCJA-

Answer 21

sped up system, consequences tied to community

Question 22

YCJA vs criminal code:

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Four factors that determine consequences for young offenders:

Answer 23

Circumstance
History
Attitude
Seriousness

Question 24

Possible courses of action when a young person commits a crime:

Answer 24

promoting rehabilitation and reintegration, protecting the public, holding the youth accountable, and preventing crime

Question 25

Charged vs not charged:

Answer 25

charged- prison and court

#not charged - youth justice committee, island, circle justice,program