Mock Trial Quiz P2

1) What is the function of electronic monitoring and how does it work?

To monitor and supervise offenders serving a sentence at home under electronic supervision from a remote location.

2) Define the following …

• Binding-over: A sentence ordering the defendant to keep the peace and demonstrate good behaviour for up to 12 months

• Deportation: A sentence of expulsion from the country

• Fines: Specific amounts of money paid as penalties for offences

• Suspension of Privileges: A sentence that withholds a privilege for a specified period or a lifetime

3) How does plea bargaining work?

A negotiated deal whereby the accused pleads guilty in exchange for a lighter sentence. For example, an accused of first-degree murder may plead guilty to second-degree murder.

4) Provide two benefits of plea bargaining.

They include reduced sentences and efficiency. The accused receives a lighter sentence and lesser charge which is more favorable, as well as helping to resolve the cases quickly and reduces the time and resources needed for lengthy trials.

5) How does the criminal justice system deal with dangerous offenders?

Through incarceration, subjecting them to imprisonment for a specified period to protect the public. They might be monitored more closely and may have restricted on parole.

4) What is the difference between a concurrent and consecutive sentence?

A concurrent sentence is a sentence served at the same time, while a consecutive sentence is served one after another.

5) What is restorative justice?

They use joint problem solving to deal with the harmful effects of crime, uniting victims, offenders, and the community in an effort to have offenders assume accountability for their crimes and to give them the opportunity to make amends.

6) Define the following …

• Victim-offender mediation: An alternative measures program designed to determine restitution; involves the victim, the offender, and a mediator

• Family group conferencing: An alternative measures program in which the victim and the offender meet with family members and other concerned parties to determine restitution

• Victim-offender panel: Moderated discussions that allows victims and offenders linked by a common crime to express their feelings about the offence

• Sentencing circle: An alternative measures program that involves a process of healing for both the victim and the offender

7) What is the length of incarceration that one can serve in the provincial correctional system and federal correctional system?

The provincial correctional system can serve up to 2 years, while federal correctional system can serve 2 years or more.

8) How does parole work?

Parole is the release of an inmate, on a promise of good behaviour, into the community before the full sentence is served. They are under supervision in the community based on good behavior and a demonstrated low risk of reoffending.

9) What is the purpose of a pardon and what are the eligibility requirements to receive one?

Pardon is setting aside a person’s record of conviction. Eligibility requirements require a period of good behavior and a set time since the completion of the sentence.

10) Under what circumstances do you believe the Royal Prerogative of Mercy is justified?

Under the circumstance where there is evidence of wrongful conviction, undue harshness of the sentence, or severe humanitarian reasons.