Exam 1: An Overview of the Criminal Justice System in Canada

Do you think that the provisions found in the Anti-terrorism Act help deter terrorist acts? Why or why not?

What population is needed for a city to form and maintain its own municipal police force?

The lower courts are called the provincial courts in most jurisdictions, but in Ontario they have a different name. What are they called in Ontario?

What are superior courts in Canada usually known as?

Joanne is convicted of her third break and entering offence in the past two years. At Joanne's sentencing hearing the Crown prosecutor focuses her argument upon what the length of the sentence should be, while the defence attorney looks specifically at Joanne's addiction and poor family environment and requests that his client be given probation so she can attend counselling in the community. What is the Crown prosecutor ignoring in her presentation?

Ericson and Baranek (1982) argue that the formal system operates only in theory, therefore "legal justice" does not exist. What form of justice do most defendants receive?

Studies in Manitoba have found evidence of systemic discrimination among which group of peoples?

When a charge involves an election indictable offence, the accused has the right to choose between trial by judge alone and trial by judge and jury.

Discuss the four elements Tyler (1990) highlights regarding the legitimacy of procedural justice. Which, if any, do you feel are attainable in Canada's criminal justice institutions? ∙

In a time of crisis, should the federal government be allowed to give itself extraordinary legal powers even if they violate individual rights? Explain your answer.

In its study of the treatment of Indigenous peoples in the criminal justice system in Manitoba, the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry found evidence of systemic discrimination across the province.

Who first used the social norms definition of crime?

Nima is charged with second degree murder. Which court will hear his case?

Gurpreet is told there will be a preliminary inquiry regarding his actions. What does his lawyer explain is the purpose of this type of inquiry?

Which of the following gives Canadian authorities a more efficient mechanism to remove non-citizen terrorist suspects from Canada without first having to lay charges?

Recent changes in the Canadian Criminal Code have led to the criminalization of certain types of acts against transgender individuals.

Which model of the criminal justice system most closely resembles the way most people view the system?

Case attrition with respect to the funnel of our criminal justice system refers to who should and who should not continue to the next stage of the system.

In 2017, how many stand-alone police services were there at the municipal level?

Mala prohibita laws describe behaviour that is prohibited by law.