Introducing
Your new presentation assistant.
Refine, enhance, and tailor your content, source relevant images, and edit visuals quicker than ever before.
Trending searches
R. v. J.(J.T.)
6
R. v. J.T.J
The Young Offenders Act and Youth Interrogations
Aj Myrol
Crim 210
R. v. J.T.J
The Case
- 17 year old J.T.J was convicted of first-degree murder (1990)
- appealed the guilty verdict twice
- charge was substitued to manslaughter
- statements of youth were brought into question
- J.T.J found guilty and sentenced to life in prison
The YOA
- At the time of this case, the Young Offenders Act was the act in place for youth.
- A mix of both Crime Control Models and Jusitce Models (1984).
YOA - Section. 56
Section. 56
- Implemented to ensure statments from youth are taken correctly and can then be made admissible
- When are statements deamed inadmissible?
Spontaneous Statments
- Inculpatory oral statements that have been made "spontaneously"
- Things said in the "spur of the moment"
Spontaneous Statements
Youth's Rights
- Youth rarely know their rights
- police have the responsibility to ensure the youths understaning of their rights
Youth Rights
Adolescents Perception of the Legal System
Adolescent Perceptions
- how to youth feel about the legal system?
- whether or not the interrogation/interviewing process has anything to do with these perceptions
The Findings
The Findings
- Overall negative feelings toward the legal system
- Due to the interogation process and its flaws
Interrogation of Youth Offenders
Youth Interrogations
- Police using deceptive tactics in order to obtain a confession
- police ignore differneces in youth compared to adults in regards to interrogation
Interview Techniques
Techniques
- Things they're lawfully allowed to say and do
- Things they aren't legally allowed to do during an interview
Video
9:33-12:30. A funny video talking about false confessions and interrogation techniques