Define Various Terms Related to Law Flashcards

governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs and circumstances

Applying laws

the institutions and procedures for applying laws in a society

laws created through the legislative process

Remain silent speak to lawyer/gaurdian have parent furing questioning lawer in court

Group of volenteers that dertermine consequence

help in the community performed as part of a sentence, such as assisting with a community clean-up or food bank

• Deals with 12- to 17- year olds in trouble with the law. •Allows some young offenders to face consequences such as counselling and •Prohibits adult sentences for 12-14 but allows 14+ youth for adult sentence seriouse crimes •Protects the privacy of young offenders unless adult sentence •

A lawyer who uses evidence to show that someone has broken the law.

The seriousness of the offence. The history of the young person. The attitude of the young person. The circumstances of the young person.

to instill positive behaviours and attitudes

to make part of again

• Under the YCJA, a person 14 years of age or older may choose to be tried by a judge and jury for certain serious offences, such as assault or murder. • For these offences, juries always have twelve people and all twelve must agree on the verdict. Their decision must be unanimous. • Anyone 18 years of age and older who is a Canadian citizen is eligible for jury duty, with some exceptions. For example, people convicted of some crimes are not eligible. • Serving on juries is considered a duty of Canadian citizens. • If you are summoned to jury duty, it’s your responsibility to appear at the courthouse on time. You must make whatever arrangements are necessary for transportation, time off work or classes, and rebooking appointments. • Employers have to give you time off for jury duty, but don’t have to pay you. • People are excused from jury duty only if they can demonstrate that it would cause them undue hardship.

Defence The defence includes the evidence that supports the innocence of a person accused of a crime. In a courtroom, the lawyer who represents an accused person presents the defence. The defence can include witnesses, and physical evidence such as DNA samples and objects. Prosecution The prosecution includes the evidence that supports the guilt of an accused person. Sequester To sequester means to remove from contact. Juries are sequestered to ensure they consider only the evidence presented in the courtroom.

• Canada has two major citizen-led organizations involved in the justice system: the John Howard Society and the Elizabeth Fry Society. • These organizations work independently of government. They try to solve the underlying reasons for crime. • They provide public education about laws and the justice system, including the Youth Criminal Justice Act. • They work with youths and adults who have broken the law to help them return to their communities. For example, they may help them find jobs and places to live. Sometimes they arrange meetings between victims and offenders to help everyone move forward. • They stand up for the rights of youths and adults accused of crimes. • They call for measures to improve the fairness of the justice system for people accused of crimes and those harmed by crime. • The Elizabeth Fry Society focuses on justice issues for women and girls. The John Howard Society works with men, women, boys and girls in trouble with the law.