CRM 1300 Study Guide - Final Guide: William Bratton, Extraordinary Measures, Proletariat
25 Apr 2016
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Classical school: men to study justice: beccaria was criticizing the cruel and inhumane aspects of the criminal justice system in his day, wanted humanitarian reform (criminal codes) Crime control: conservative approach (right, stresses the importance of controlling crime, strict punishment was encouraged, supports going to higher levels of courts if it meant getting justice. Due process: liberal approach (left, advocates for criminal rights (innocent until proven guilty, rehabilitation of criminals, more settlements (less formal) The main criminal courts, having jurisdiction over most criminal offences except the really serious ones. May also have some civil jurisdiction for smaller claims. Trials have to go through appeal to get here, only extreme cases are dealt with at this level. There is a logical process to punishment: retribution: punishment because of wrongful act, deterrence: use punishment as a threat to deter criminal activity, rehabilitation. Stages in the criminal process: investigation: police gather evidence and work with the crown attorneys who advice them on.
