Legal Heritage
This level of government is responsible for education
What test is used to determine if a law is agreeable?
The Oaks Test
What was stolen by 2 girls one day in Mr. Nixon's law class?
His hole puncher
The criminal mindset
Mens Rea
What is the name of the prosecution in a civil court?
The Plaintiff
This type of law encompasses criminal, constitutional, and administrative law.
Public law
To completely stop a bill from becoming a law is too _________ .
Strike Down
In our second mock trial? What was the player who was suing the school named?
Marcus
If a court case is appealed, where does the next court day take place?
The Provincial Superior Court
A neutral third party who helps the plaintiff and defendant try to resolve the legal dispute without having a trial.
Mediator
This branch of government creates new policies and legislations
The Executive Branch
What is section 6 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Mobility Rights
What movie does Mr. Nixon say is Jack's favourite?
12 Angry Men
What is the process where the prosecution (usually the Crown in Canada) provides the defence with all relevant evidence and information they have gathered in a case?
Disclosure
Damages that can be measured/calculated in money.
Pecuniary Damages
This type of law system relies heavily on judicial decisions and precedents.
Common Law System
What section number is the following right part of: Every citizen of Canada has the right to vote in an election of members of the House of Commons or of a legislative assembly and to be qualified for membership therein.
3
Who were the 3 original defence lawyers in our first mock trial?
Adrien, Noah, and Reese
How many years does organized crime add to a sentence?
A very small amount of damages is awarded to the plaintiff.
What happens after the second reading when making a new law in Canada?
Committee Hearing
What is the unofficial name of the second part of the Oaks Test
The Proportionality test
What was the last name of the defendant in our first mock trial?
Paulson
The isolation of a jury from outside influences during a trial, or the seizure of property by court order?
Sequester
A last chance effort to resolve the dispute prior to trial. Both litigants will meet with a judge or court-appointed referee who encourages the parties to settle.
Pre-Trial Conference