Background
Legal Issues
Implications for Policing
100

What was the name of the RCMP Officer 

Thomas Boyle

100

What section of the Charter did the officer violate?

Section 8 

100

What is the significance of the R v. Caslake [1998] case on day-to-day police operations?

The case emphasizes the balance between individual rights and law enforcement responsibilities, influencing daily police activities.

200

True or false

Officer Boyle had the appellant's permission to search the car 

false 

200

Was Caslake's conviction upheld or overturned on appeal?

Upheld 

200

Why is it crucial for police officers to be knowledgeable about legal frameworks, particularly the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE)?

This knowledge is essential to prevent inadvertent rights violations during investigations.

300

How much money was found in the car? 

$1400

300

What did the majority of the court conclude about the search in Caslake's case?

The search was unreasonable

300

What role does Section 78 of PACE play?

Section 78 provides discretion to the courts and encourages officers to exercise caution and document their actions during investigations.

400

What does an officer need to prove to obtain a search warrant? 

Probable cause 

400

How was Section 7 of the Charter violated? 

It infringed on the security of Caslake

400

According to the case, what is necessary to ensure the admissibility of evidence?

Adherence to legal standards and justification of investigative techniques.

500

What are the names of the searches without a warrant? (in order)

Consent Search, The Plain View Doctrine, Search Made in Connection With an Arrest, Emergency Exception, and Stop and Frisk. 

500

What key ideal does Section 8 of the Charter protect in terms of policing?

It protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures.

500

How can law enforcement organizations respond to court rulings like R v Caslake [1998]?

They should undergo comprehensive changes, prioritize long-term legal training programs for officers, review policies in line with new case law, establish justified investigative methods, address deviations promptly through oversight processes, and promote a culture of professionalism and ethics.


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