Sociology 2267A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Restorative Justice, Legal Aid, Duty Counsel
20 Apr 2018
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Intro: more is known about youth court. Interim release provisions that allow an arrested person to be released into the community, under specific conditions, while waiting for a court appearance; is often referred to as bail. First degree murder under the youth court is only a 3yr sentence, and in adult court its. In transfer hearings for young people we are forced to presume innocence but assume guilt. If the case goes to trial and the youth is found/plead guilty, the judge will then involve probation officers and other professional to determine the sentence. Jurisprudence - the science and philosophy of law and its practice. All youth offenders names are kept quite, except for youth charged as adults. Court sentencing: the ycja makes sentencing far more complex process by adding sentencing conferences to the process. Sentencing principles: four basic principles govern sentencing in adult criminal case, retribution punishment for an offence committed.
