CRM 2300 Lecture : oct 4.docx

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Criminology
• Course: CRM 2300
• Professor: Valerie Steeves

Document Summary

Not about whether the woman should be charged or not. Look at story involved and talk about how abusive force delegitimizes state power. Court very clearly say that there was an abuse of force in this case. The whole system is designed to limit these situations. Room to talk about criminal trial as a social ritual. 1. (3) accountability: exclusion of evidence, disciplinary hearings, criminal prosecutions, civil actions. Sep 6, 2008 went to the market in ottawa with some friends, had some food and a bit to drink. He then runs into stacy on the street. When approached she was cooperative gave her id even though she didn"t have to. She then asked why she was approached and they then arrest her and take her down to the station. Then they twist her arm and put her on the ground when they booked her.