Categories of Law
A law created by judges through court decisions rather than acts passed by a legislature.
What is common law
This court is the last stop in Canada's justice system and hears any cases in any type of law.
What is the Supreme Court of Canada
Carol Tutton allowed her child to die because of her negligence and ignorance, under the Criminal Code of Conduct, this is called.
Criminal negligence
The action of questioning of an opposing witness by the defense or prosecution to test their truthfulness or accuracy.
What is cross examination.
Mr. Duplessis violated what aspect of the rule of law.
What is judicial independence.
System of rules, norms, standards that globally governs relations between independent states.
What is international law
A type of court that reviews decisions on lower level courts to ensure that laws and proceedings were adequately done in trials.
What is Court of Appeal
Carol Tutton argued that she had freedom of religion under what section of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
What is section 2
A specialist called to give an opinion on technician evidence.
What is Expert Witness.
Roncarelli used which right of belief to post bail for his religious community.
What is freedom of religion
A law that defines structure, roles of government and guarantees fundamental rights for all citizens.
What is constitutional law
A type of courts that deals with disputes that happen under federal laws.
What is a Federal Court
When the defendants appealed, the appeal took place in.
What is Supreme Court of Canada.
A witness who has seen the event happen and can testify the play of events.
What is an eye witness.
By revoking a restaurant owner’s liquor license just because he disagreed with his religious beliefs nad using his power, mr duplessis broke what law.
What is the rule of law
A law that defines crimes, prohibites dangerous actions and sets penalties and punishments.
What is criminal law
A type of court that deals with anyone charged under the military's Code of Service Discipline.
What is Military Court
The defendants got charged with this type of murder.
What is manslaughter.
Court proceeding where a judge decides if there is enough evidence to send a criminal case to a full trial.
What is preliminary hearing
Frank roncarelli used his own money to pay for hundreds of arrested Jehovah’s witnesses, he posted what.
What is bail?
A law that covers rules and methods on how court cases, law suits, and proceedings for legal cases are conducted.
What is procedural law
Made up of judges appointed by provincial or territorial governments and is the entry level of the justice system.
What is a Provincially Appointed Court
The two parents believed in this religious belief that could save their child.
What is divine intervention.
The act of shooting and killing of the convenience store clerk in Alabama.
What is actus reus
A religious group who faced heavy persecution and arrests in Quebec during the 1940s.
What are Jehovah’s witnesses?