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Youth Offences - Youth Criminal Justice Act, Young Offenders Act, etc.
R. v. T.J. (Ontario Court of
Justice)
Charges: Robbery x4
Allegations: Three girls are robbed in a park on the way to a party.
Client was alleged to have met up with them and their boyfriend, set
up the robbery on his cell phone while they were on the way, and
then fled the area when the accomplices ambushed them.
Result: Charges withdrawn
R. v. T.C-W. (Ontario Court of
Justice) - Oshawa
Charges: Possession of Concealed Weapon,
Possession of Prohibited Weapon, Possession of Weapon Dangerous to
the Public Peace
Allegations: Youth alleged to have a flick knife
at school and brandished it after a fight between a school mate.
Result:
Acquitted on all charges
R. v. A.A. (Ontario
Court of Justice) - Brampton
Charges: Criminal Harassment
Allegations: Accused was alleged to have harassed and bullied
another kid at school.
Result: Not Guilty
R. v. A.C. [#1]
(Ontario Court of Justice) - Brampton
Charges: Robbery, Threaten Death
Allegations: Accused was alleged to have threatened and bullied
another youth at school and robbed him of property.
Result: Charges Withdrawn (upon
completion of extra-judicial sanctions)
R. v. A.C. [#2]
(Ontario Court of Justice) - Brampton
Charges: Robbery, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
Allegations: Accused was alleged to have stolen property from
another youth using violence.
Result: Charges Withdrawn (upon
completion of extra-judicial sanctions)
R. v. A.C. [#3]
(Ontario Court of Justice) - Brampton
Charges: Failing to Comply with Bail Conditions
Allegations: Alleged to have breached his bail conditions.
Result: Charges Withdrawn
Young people lack the maturity of adults and that the youth system is different from the adult system in many respects, including: measures of accountability are consistent with young persons' reduced level of maturity; procedural protections are enhanced; rehabilitation and reintegration are given special emphasis; and the importance of timely intervention is recognized.
Punishment, sanctions, and intervention for youth are often best dealt with outside the formal court process, when dealing with non-violent and relatively minor criminal acts;
Custodial sentences (jail) should be used only when it is absolutely necessary to protect the public from violence and serious offences;
The criminal justice system must focus their efforts on rehabilitating and reintegrating the young persons back into the community;
That youths should be given sentences that are meaningful to the offender and takes into consideration the effect their actions may have had on the community, the victims, and the youth himself;
Society has a responsibility to address the developmental challenges and needs of young persons.
Communities and families should work in partnership with others to prevent youth crime by addressing its underlying causes, responding to the needs of young persons and providing guidance and support.
Young persons have rights and freedoms, including those set out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Even though the YCJA is meant to integrate the family and youths while providing a engaging and easy to comprehend atmosphere, the same concerns and complications may arise that one would find in adult criminal courts.
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