CRJS 1003 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Rob Ford, Legal Aid, Laity
21 Dec 2016
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Introduction: factors that affect the decision to charge someone with an offence: William sandeson to remain in jail until trial next spring. Depends on history, if they are a chronic offender. Station house release: 553 offences theft, mischief, betting, driving w/ disqualified, 469 offences murder/treason. Reverse onus accused has to demonstrate why they should be released. Show cause crown prosecutor must justify why the person is remanded. Interim release (bail: crown must justify conditions of release. Surety individual responsible may be required to pay $ Deposit of money with court (last resort) they breech warrant + remanded. Court date for edward downey, accused of killing taliyah marsman and sara. At first appearances: charges are read, bail decision, appoint a lawyer. Legal aid: 10(b) right to counsel is not based on ability to pay for lawyer. Ensures access for everyone: legal aid is an important component of justice system. Pro bono lawyer"s do something based on their social responsibility.
