Arrest Powers
This section of the criminal code allows police to arrest without a warrant
What is SECTION 495
This is the temporary release of an accused before trial
What is BAIL
This document officially starts a criminal prosecution
What is AN INFORMATION
The Supreme Court case established full disclosure obligations
What is R v. STINCHCOMB
This statement outlines what each side expects the evidence will show
What is an OPENING STATEMENT
What is THE PRINCIPLE OF RESTRAINT
This bail ground examines the risk of failing to attend court
What is THE PRIMARY GROUND
This person swears the information under oath
Who is THE INFORMANT
This process involves crown review of charges before trial
What is CHARGE SCREENING
This type of questioning allows leading questions
What is CROSS EXAMINATION
This acronym explains when police may arrest or detain someone
What is RICES
This bail ground concerns public safety and victim protection
What is THE SECONDARY GROUND
This court process formally reads the charge to the accused
What is ARRAINGMENT
This meeting helps narrow issues and encourage resolution
What is PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE
This is the standard of proof required to convict
What is BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT
This criminal code section justifies police use of reasonable force
What is SECTION 25
This bail concept shifts the burden of proof to the accused
What is REVERSE ONUS
These are individual charges within an information or indictment
What are COUNTS
This hearing decides whether the evidence is admissible
What is VOIR DIRE
This occurs when a jury cannot reach a unanimous verdict
What is a HUNG JURY
This test evaluates officer's subject and environmental factors to assess the reasonableness of force
What is THE OBJECTIVE REASONABLENESS TEST
This bail ground focuses on public confidence in the justice system
What is TERITARY GROUND
This means the information has no legal validity because the proper procedure was not followed
What is A NULLITY
This application challenges the validity of judicial authorizations like search warrants
What is THE GARFOLI APPLICATION
The Criminal Code section protects the secrecy of the jury deliberations
What is SECTION 649