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Legal Factors Influencing Police Discretion Quiz

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What are the two most important legal factors influencing police discretion?

Homelessness and complainant preference

Offence seriousness and prior record of the offender (correct)

Family and community

Race and gender

What philosophy forms the basis for extrajudicial measures in the YCJA?

Minimum sentencing guidelines

Diversion as the most appropriate and effective way to address non-violent youth crime (correct)

Incarceration for all youth offenders

Punitive justice

Which factor is being challenged in Ontario courts as a human rights issue?

Demeanour

Racial profiling and carding (correct)

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Age

What increases the chances of future arrest?

Police contact Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Bill C-10 regarding police officers?

Requiring police officers to keep records of extrajudicial measures Signup and view all the answers

Which individuals are diversionary measures programs usually restricted to?

First-time offenders charged with minor offences Signup and view all the answers

Which province uses a post-charge system for youth offenders?

Ontario Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the criticisms of diversionary measures programs?

They contribute to net-widening Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a category of diversionary measures programming mentioned in the text?

Incarceration/punishment Signup and view all the answers

What happens in most provinces if a youth fails to comply with diversionary measures?

They may face court processing and custody sentences Signup and view all the answers

What role do Youth Justice Committees play in some provinces, according to the text?

They participate in decision-making processes related to diversionary measures Signup and view all the answers

What percentage range of apprehended youth have been referred to diversionary measures across provinces?

16 to 36 percent Signup and view all the answers

Legal Factors Influencing Police Discretion Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What are the two most important legal factors influencing police discretion?

What philosophy forms the basis for extrajudicial measures in the YCJA?

Which factor is being challenged in Ontario courts as a human rights issue?

What increases the chances of future arrest?

What is the main focus of Bill C-10 regarding police officers?

Which individuals are diversionary measures programs usually restricted to?

Which province uses a post-charge system for youth offenders?

What is one of the criticisms of diversionary measures programs?

Which of the following is NOT a category of diversionary measures programming mentioned in the text?

What happens in most provinces if a youth fails to comply with diversionary measures?

What role do Youth Justice Committees play in some provinces, according to the text?

What percentage range of apprehended youth have been referred to diversionary measures across provinces?

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