Arrest and Detention
A written court order that directs police to arrest a suspect.
Arrest Warrant
The legal figure responsible for prosecuting and proving guilt in a crime
Crown
A sentence of imprisonment
Incarceration
The lowest level of court in B.C.
BC Provincial Court
Claims that the accused was not aware of their actions due to a disease of the mind
Not criminally responsible, mental disorder, insanity
Although an appearance notice and a summons are both legal documents compelling an accused person to appear in court, this one is more serious.
Summons
Questioning a witness to test the accuracy of their testimony
Cross Examination
3 different aggravating factors in criminal sentencing.
Premeditation, Previous criminal record, large profits from offense, involving others in offense, ringleader of the group, continued offense over time, violent offense, number of victims, need for deterrent, presence of children, etc.
This court hears cases that are appealed in B.C.
B.C. Court of Appeal
The argument that the accused was forced to commit a crime under threat of violence.
Compulsion or Duress
Even with reasonable and probable grounds, police still need a warrant to search a _______
Residence
The step of the trial process that does not always happen
Motion for Dismissal
A statement prepared by the victim(s) to describe the harm done, or the loss suffered, as a result of the criminal offense
Victim impact statement
Claims between $5,001 - $35,000
Small claims
A defense that involves using reasonable force to protect yourself or your property from harm
Self defense
An amount paid, whether via money or some other guarantee, that will be returned only if the accused shows up to their trial.
Bail
The Crown may not introduce bad _______ evidence, but the Defense may introduce good _______ evidence
Character
Conditional Sentences dictate that the accused will live in _____ ______ under strict conditions, such as mandatory curfews, addictions treatment, or restricted access to certain locations.
House Arrest
A type of court with no jury involved
Provincial Court
Arguing that you were not at the crime scene during the offense
Alibi
A person other than the accused may lose this money if the accused misses their court date.
Surety
3 different grounds for objection that may be voiced during a trial.
Leading question, Hearsay statement, Opinion statement, Immaterial questions, Non-responsive answers
One of the following is not a goal of sentencing: A) Protection of the public. B) Wealth Redistribution. C) Rehabilitation. D) Deterrence
B) Wealth Distribution
Offenses that will have a preliminary hearing held
Indictable
A defense based on police unlawfully inducing someone to commit a crime
Entrapment