CRIM 131 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Guide: Canadian Police Information Centre, Malum Prohibitum, Dangerous Offender
1 Dec 2016
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3 branches (3 c"s: police (cops) first point of contact, court (2nd, corrections (last) Decision making plays a role at each stage. Constitution act, 1867: establishes federal and provincial responsibilities, federal. Absolute power to create, amend, and repeal criminal law. Sets procedures for prosecution and associated punishment. Rcmp: appointment of some judges, management of some courts, prosecution of some federal offences, federal corrections. Basic premise: truth will emerge from materials presented by two sides (crown and defence) Potential for presentation of distorted version of event. No uniform quality of legal representation (money?) Reactive: not focused on problem solving. Ability to choose from different options when making a decision. Influences: education, training, work and personal experience, religious beliefs. Rule of law: magna carta, 1215, components. Penalties must be define for all violations. Deterrence-prevent single person from doing an act again. Value consensus model: law represents consensus of society. Male in se offences vs mala prohibita offences.
