Terms - Chapter 2 quiz

Justice

Applying Laws

Equitable

Take into account individual needs and circumstances

Defense

Evidence and lawyers that supports the innocence of a person accused of a crime

Prosecution

Evidence and lawyers that supports the guilt of an accused person.

Reintegrate

Serve time, pay for a crime, and then return to society.

Legislation

Laws created for citizens to follow.

Sequester

Jurors are isolated from media and people to remain objective about the evidence presented to them

Sentence

A consequence for a crime determined by a court of law.

Fair

Governed by rules that apply to everyone.

Rehabilitate

To instill positive behaviors and attitudes in a convicted criminal.

Criminal record

A permanent documentation of a person breaking the law.

Criminal code of Canada

Used to determine adult crime and punishment.

Youth Criminal Justice Act

Replaced the Young Offenders Act in 2003

Community service

Helping with various actions as a citizen to pay back your penalty.

Unanimous

A 12 person jury must have all 12 people agree on a verdict.

Jury Duty

A responsibility that citizens have if asked to listen and decide on a crime.

Justice Advocacy groups

Organizations working independently of government, trying to solve underlying reasons for crime

Justice System

The institutions and procedures for applying laws in a society

Elizabeth Fry society

Advocacy group that specializes in women's needs and care

John Howard Society

Advocacy group that tries to find out why people commit crimes and intervene early to prevent it