CRIM 131 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Excited Delirium, Nonverbal Communication, Police Legitimacy
8 Dec 2013
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Chapter 1 the criminal justice system: an overview. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of governments in the cjs. Federal offences (criminal code), other federal statutes (charter), portfolio of public safety and. Emergency preparedness, federal police, federal prosecutors/courts/judges, federal corrections. Provincial/territorial offences (underage drinking, speeding), provincial police (& municipal police), Enact local bylaws that does not encroach on another level of government"s jurisdiction. Compare and contrast the due process and conflict models of criminal justice. ~protecting citizens from the potential abuses of the unfettered power given to criminal justice agencies such as the police and prosecutors to apprehend and prosecute offenders. Emphasizes procedural fairness and a presumption of innocence. Evidences a concern with structuring and confining the discretionary power of criminal justice decision makers and ensuring equal justice for all citizens. ~crime and punishment reflect the power some groups have to influence the formulation and application of criminal law. Acts considered criminal only because they violate a criminal statute.
