[CRI210H1] - Final Exam Guide - Ultimate 217 pages long Study Guide!
29 Mar 2017
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Substantive justice: the correctness of the law and the accuracy of case outcomes. Both parties hope to win the case. Trial is heard by impartial fact-finders (the judge and/or jury) who determine the guilt or innocence of the accused. The result should be a fair prosecution and trial and a just outcome; this increase legitimacy of the general system and it ensures civilian that proper sentence was delivered. System is designed to hear evidence from both sides; Equal amount of time given to present both sides. The legitimacy of the criminal justice system is promoted through the appearance of fairness. We want to ensure that innocent people are not falsely convicted. Trials are very long and expensive puts pressure on the system; As a result, opposing sides often cooperate to promote system efficiency (ex. Relevant evidence may be excluded if the judge feels that it will violate the. The punishment will deter other people from engaging crime.
