Canadian criminal justice system|Package Bundle|

the rule of law CORRECT ANSWER The requirement that governments, as well as individuals, be subjected to and abide by the law Principles of the Rule of Law -Charter of Rights and Freedoms CORRECT ANSWER The primary law of the land guarantees fundamental freedoms, legal rights, and equality rights...

Name the evolutions of policing in Canada CORRECT ANSWER Pre-modern era Political Era, Professional era, Community policing Pre-modern era CORRECT ANSWER no formal system of control, often took a restorative approach. Small groups focused on community relationships. Political era CORRECT ANSWE...

Components of the Justice System CORRECT ANSWER police- responsible for investigating crime courts- responsible for determining guilt or innocence corrections- responsible for punishment community- play a direct and indirect role - ex.) restorative justice models depend on the community ...

Summary offence CORRECT ANSWER Least serious, before provincial court judge, max penalty $5000, 6months in jail or both Indictable offences CORRECT ANSWER Most serious, accused has choice of trial. Hybrid CORRECT ANSWER Prosecutor has choice of trial. Either summary or indictable Due proces...

Functions of criminal law CORRECT ANSWER - mechanisms of social control - maintains order - defines parameters of acceptable behavior - reduces risk of personal retaliation - assists in general and specific deterrence - criminalizes behavior - protects group interests **** marginalizes v...

justice system CORRECT ANSWER the institutions and procedures for applying laws in a society justice CORRECT ANSWER applying laws fair and equitable CORRECT ANSWER governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs and circumstances validity CORRECT ANSWER reliab...