Sociology 2239 Lecture Notes - Indian Register, Tracey Deer, Mohawk People
Document Summary
Overrepresentation of aboriginal persons in the canadian criminal justice system. Aboriginal people: are more likely to be charged by people for multiple offences (over- policing) Aggressively policed more likely to be charged: are 1. 34 times more likely to be held in jail prior to their court appearance. Less likely to receive bail has to do with bail. Don"t receive bail more likely to plead guilty and stay in jail: spend 1. 5 times longer in custody before their trials. Experience harassment and violence in there: see their lawyers less frequently and for less time than do non-aboriginal people. Economic status inadequate legal counseling: receive longer sentences and receive absolute or conditional discharges less frequently, are less likely to be granted parole. Over-policing: refers to the practice of police targeting people of particular ethnic or racial backgrounds or people who live in particular neighbourhoods (rudin 2005, p. 28)
