Sociology 2253A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Summary Offence, United States Territorial Court, House Arrest

• School: Western University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: Sociology 2253A/B
• Professor: Brenda Kobayashi

Document Summary

Sets out sentences and procedures, summary and indictable and those were the crown may elect to proceed as either offence. Summary (less serious, nudity, minor petty crimes like a summary vs. Essay), hybrid, indictable (more serious offences, murder, rape, aggravated assault, sexual assaults, robbery) Crown"s role to proceed by way of indictment of summary conviction. Isn"t subject for review by any court unless it"s an abuse of their discretionary role. When deciding whether to proceed: how serious is the offence, accused prior record, limitation period of summary conviction 6 months after. Also deal with family law matters, divorce, young persons in conflict with the law, traffic offenses, no jury just a judge. After case is decided at the trial level, accused has the right to appeal the verdict. Hears cases from all provinces and territories. Must have used up all levels of courts and appeals. Even then you must apply for the appeal.