CRIM 2652 Lecture 2: (KG notes)Crim 2652 Lecture WEEK 1 & WEEK 2 SEPT 19TH 2013 & SEPT 26TH.docx
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Concern to limit, guide and structure official discretion and powers the end does not justify the means. Emphasis on individual and procedural rights of the accused. Better to acquit ten guilty parties than to convict one innocent person . Romeo phillion is an example of an innocent person convicted. Emphasis and concern to control crime, emphasizes protection of the public and rights of victims. Criminal justice authorities should have as much discretion and power needed the end justifies the means. (police should have more power of arrest under suspicion and under their own discretion) Strong presumption of guilt and confidence that the innocent are screened out at the policing and prosecution stages. Husbands case: is toronto eaton center shooting in 2012, the shooter was out on bail for a sexual assault charge for which he was granted a 4000$ bail and house arrest.
