Detention Before Trial

A Study of Criminal Cases Tried in the Toronto Magistrates' Courts

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology, Reference & Language, Law, Sociology
Cover of the book Detention Before Trial by Martin L. Friedland, University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Martin L. Friedland ISBN: 9781487597290
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division Publication: December 15, 1965
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Martin L. Friedland
ISBN: 9781487597290
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
Publication: December 15, 1965
Imprint:
Language: English

Detention before trial has been one of the most neglected areas in the whole administration of criminal justice. In the past, attention has been focussed almost exclusively on detention after trial (i.e. sentencing), which touches the lives of significantly fewer persons than detention before trial. There has been no previous examination in Canada of the utility or effectiveness of its operation. This study will fill an important need by documenting statistically the extent and nature of custody before trial in the Toronto Magistrates' Courts, where the overwhelming majority of citizens charged with criminal offences in the Toronto area are tried. Although the study is primarily directed at practices before trial in Toronto, many of these practices can be found in other cities throughout North America.

Specific areas of importance which were investigated here include the use of the summons; the extent to which accused persons are detained in custody both before and after the first court appearance; bail-setting practices and the ability to raise bail; the activities of professional bondsmen; the enforcement of penalties for absconding; and the relationship between custody and the outcome of the trial. Much of the presentation of the data is descriptive, but attempts are made throughout the study to prove statistically the existence of casual relationships. The result is a work which brings together in lucid and scholarly form important evidence which will be valuable to lawyers and all who are professionally concerned with social problems, and of interest to everyone with a regard for the administration of justice.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Detention before trial has been one of the most neglected areas in the whole administration of criminal justice. In the past, attention has been focussed almost exclusively on detention after trial (i.e. sentencing), which touches the lives of significantly fewer persons than detention before trial. There has been no previous examination in Canada of the utility or effectiveness of its operation. This study will fill an important need by documenting statistically the extent and nature of custody before trial in the Toronto Magistrates' Courts, where the overwhelming majority of citizens charged with criminal offences in the Toronto area are tried. Although the study is primarily directed at practices before trial in Toronto, many of these practices can be found in other cities throughout North America.

Specific areas of importance which were investigated here include the use of the summons; the extent to which accused persons are detained in custody both before and after the first court appearance; bail-setting practices and the ability to raise bail; the activities of professional bondsmen; the enforcement of penalties for absconding; and the relationship between custody and the outcome of the trial. Much of the presentation of the data is descriptive, but attempts are made throughout the study to prove statistically the existence of casual relationships. The result is a work which brings together in lucid and scholarly form important evidence which will be valuable to lawyers and all who are professionally concerned with social problems, and of interest to everyone with a regard for the administration of justice.

More books from University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division

Cover of the book Politics in Sierra Leone 1947-1967 by Martin L. Friedland
Cover of the book The University of Toronto by Martin L. Friedland
Cover of the book Reclaiming the Don by Martin L. Friedland
Cover of the book Social Myths and Collective Imaginaries by Martin L. Friedland
Cover of the book The Atlantic Region to Confederation by Martin L. Friedland
Cover of the book The Portuguese in Canada by Martin L. Friedland
Cover of the book Changing Politics of Canadian Social Policy by Martin L. Friedland
Cover of the book Drawing Out Law by Martin L. Friedland
Cover of the book Decadence and Objectivity by Martin L. Friedland
Cover of the book The Shaping of Peace by Martin L. Friedland
Cover of the book New Provinces by Martin L. Friedland
Cover of the book Making Work, Making Trouble by Martin L. Friedland
Cover of the book Thalia Delighting in Song by Martin L. Friedland
Cover of the book Privacy in the Age of Shakespeare by Martin L. Friedland
Cover of the book W.L. Mackenzie King by Martin L. Friedland
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy