WDW101Y1 Lecture Notes - Peremptory Challenge, Not Fair, Ibm 7090
Document Summary
Current issues in the criminal court process and the objective of punishment. Original legal system said to discriminate against the poor. Economically disadvantaged accused often had no representation whatsoever- except for murder. First canadian legal aid program: ontario 1967: only provided to those on social assistance or to those with personal incomes less than social assistance levels. Cost of legal aid in canada increased dramatically and then dropped. Judi-care model: public defender model, mixed model. Benefit: gives defendant a lot of flexibility to pick what lawyer they want: unique resources to defend yourself in court. If charge holds a max penalty of 5 or more years in prison, the accused has the right to trial by jury or trial by judge alone. Jury selection is a 4 step procedures- 3 steps take place outside and 1 inside: compilation of a source list of persons who may be qualified. Different occupation banned- police, lawyer etc. - biased for legal organizations.
