The Reason That the Judge in the Original Trial of Jamie

question 32

Multiple Choice

The reason that the judge in the original trial of Jamie Gladue did not apply section 718.2 of the Criminal Code, which calls for alternative considerations for Aboriginal offenders, was that:

• A) the charge of manslaughter was too serious to be considered for community sanctions.
• B) at the time of this case, Aboriginal offenders were no longer overrepresented in the penal system.
• C) Jamie did not live in a First Nations reserve community, she lived in the city.
• D) The issue of Aboriginal status was not brought to light until the appeal was filed.

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