The Justice System
What is the main purpose of the justice system?
To help people do the right thing in society through rules and steps
What does YCJA stand for?
Youth Criminal Justice Act
What is a summary offense?
A minor crime with a smaller punishment
What does a jury do in court?
They help decide if someone is guilty or not
What does the blindfold on Lady Justice represent?
She can’t see who you are, meaning everyone is treated the same
What is the purpose of the YCJA?
To explain what happens when a young person breaks the law
Give an example of an indictable offense
Accept: Robbery, murder, assault, etc
Who can be asked to serve on a jury in Canada?
Canadian citizens who are adults
Why does Lady Justice carry a sword?
To show that the law has power and must be followed
Why are youth treated differently than adults in court?
They are still learning and not as mature as adults
Simon pulls the fire alarm as a prank. What kind of offense is it?
Summary offense
What is jury duty?
When a person is asked to help in court by listening to a case and deciding if someone is guilty or not
What does “Innocent Until Proven Guilty” mean?
Someone is considered innocent unless there is proof they did something wrong
What percentage of youth crimes are not violent in Canada?
68%
Taylor seriously injures someone on purpose in a fight. What type of offense is this?
Indictable offense
What does it mean when a jury’s decision is unanimous?
All jurors agree on the decision
What is the main purpose of a court?
A place where a judge helps solve problems and decide what is fair
What does YCJA say about how youth should be treated?
Open-ended: Accept “fairly,” “with opportunities to improve”
What’s the difference between summary and indictable offenses?
Summary = minor crime, lighter punishment
Indictable = serious crime, harsher punishment
How many adults usually make up a jury?
12