Lecture: Wrongful Convictions and Criminal Justice Issues

These flashcards cover key concepts, cases, and theories discussed in lectures related to wrongful convictions, criminal justice approaches, and the implications of police practices.

What was the focus of Campbell and Denov's chapter on wrongful convictions in Canada?

The causes, consequences, and responses to wrongful convictions.

Who was William Mullins-Johnson and what was he wrongfully convicted for?

He was wrongfully convicted of murdering his 4-year-old niece based on flawed forensic evidence.

What is one significant factor that Campbell identified as contributing to Mullins-Johnson's wrongful conviction?

The racial bias, as he was aboriginal and had a previous conviction which may have influenced the jury.

What is the concept of 'tunnel vision' in the context of wrongful convictions?

Focus on a single suspect, often marginalized, while ignoring contradictory evidence.

What is the primary argument made by Gaetz regarding the criminalization of homelessness?

It treats survival strategies of homeless individuals as criminal activity, deepening their exclusion from society.

What does Ali's article suggest as a more effective approach to drug policy?

A shift from punitive drug war tactics to treating drug use as a public health issue.

What type of policing does Gaetz refer to which targets visible marginalized groups?

Broken Windows policing.

According to Arntfield, what traits do certain jobs share that might attract psychopathic individuals?

Autonomy, low supervision, and access to vulnerable victims.

What is 'murder by proxy' as per Fox and Levin's typology?

Killing individuals who are emotionally connected to the real target of the offender's anger.

In the context of mass murder, what distinguishes it from serial killing?

Mass murder occurs in a single episode at one location, while serial killing involves distinct episodes separated by time.

What role do Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs) play according to Zgurova?

They aim to alter behavior through the perception of being watched, based on the Panopticon concept.

What are some ethical concerns about Body-Worn Cameras mentioned by Zgurova?

Discression in starting/stopping recordings may lead to key interactions being unrecorded, risking accountability.

What were some motivations for mass killings discussed by Fox and Levin?

Revenge, power, loyalty, profit, and terror.