CC102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Legal Aid
Document Summary
~ activities - advise police, prepare for trial, negotiate pleas, develop strategies, manage witness, argue bail conditions, recommend sentences, appeal sentences. Document outlines allegation of criminal law breaking. Brought before justice of the peace - issue warrant or summons. Used after suspect is arrested or issues appearance of notice. Reasons for charges not laid - victim doesn"t cooperate, suspect or witness dies, suspect referred to psychiatric facility, suspect under 12, reliability and admissibility of evidence, crown overload, expense too much for severity of crime. Police need crown approval before laying charge in nb, quebec, bc. Release by judge or jp of person who has been charged with criminal offence pending court appearance. Influenced by - # of charges pending - fixed address - concerns provided by police. Conditions - for release - abstinence, house arrest, non-association - set up for failure. Warrant of committal by jp or judge.
