The Criminal Record of the Accused and the Mind of the Reasonable Juror
Having a criminal record is inherently prejudicial to any Canadian. A criminal record impacts a person’s ability to obtain certain types of employment, affects their ability to interact with certain members of society, and carries with it a stigma that follows most individuals for the rest of their lives. In considering the burden a criminal record places on an individual’s daily life, it is important to consider the impact it could have on a person’s liberty.
