Law Basics
Name two division of Public Law and two divisions of Private Law
Public: Criminal, Constitutional, Administrative
Private: Tort, Family, Contract, Property, Labour/Employment
This type of criminal offence is the most severe with punishments such as life imprisonment.
Indictable Offence
In situations where police believe a suspect may be dangerous or uncooperative, they may persuade a judge to issue what?
a warrant
Who sings "All I want for Christmas is you?"
Mariah Carey
Which popular Christmas beverage is also called "milk punch?"
Egg Nog
What's the difference between a rule and a law?
Rules are used to keep order in various social situations. If broken, punishments may be incurred. eg) getting a yellow card for a penalty in soccer.
Laws
are rules that have been implemented and enforced by the government.
are mandatory (must be followed)
involve a detailed system of consequences
Explain the terms
Actus Reus and Mens Rea
Actus Reus – "a wrongful deed" or guilty act
Mens Rea – "a guilty mind" or the mental element
What does Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms state?
Section 8 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects Canadians from being subject to “unreasonable search or seizure.”
What world famous company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca Cola
What are two other popular names for Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle and St. Nicholas (Nick), Father Christmas
What is common law? Where did it come from?
A system of law based on past legal decisions; also known as Case Law.
It developed over time in England from feudal times.
Name TWO conditions outlined in the Law Reform Commission that must exist for an act to be considered a crime?
1. The act must be considered immoral by most Canadians.
2. The act must cause harm to individuals and society.
3. Harm caused by the act must be serious in nature.
4. The person must be punished by the criminal justice system.
What is "habeas corpus?"
It is a Latin term which means "produce the body"; in current legal terms it means to present a case on why the accused is being denied his or her freedom.
In the movie, "Home Alone," What is the song that plays when Kevin is trying to scare away the "Wet Bandits" from burglarize his home?
Rockin' around the Christmas Tree
In the classic Christmas movie, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch was described with three words. What are they?
Stink, stank, stunk
What is the legal term for referencing a legal case?Name at least 3 components of the above?
Citation
Who? - R (Monarch) v. Smith (Defendant)
When? - Year of court decision
Where? Court hearing the case
Where? Where record of case can be found
Give the legal term for the following states of mind of an accused person.
a) A person drives drunk and very dangerously
b) Delivering an unknown package for a known drug dealer without asking what is in it.
c) Linda and Nathan plan to break into a shop and steal cosmetics.
a) Recklessness
b) Willful Blindness
c) Conspiracy
This occurs when the Crown “makes a deal” with the accused -- additional information in exchange for a lighter penalty.
Plea Bargain
I am a ball that does not bounce. What am I?
a snowball
In the movie Elf, how did budy get to the North Pole?
In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of "The Code of Elves?"
He snuck into Santa's bag at the orphanage.
Treat every day like Christmas
What are the SIX main stages for a bill to become a law in Canada?
1) First Reading - Cabinet minister introduces and vote 2) Second Reading 3) Committee Stage (Changes). 4)Third Reading - debate and vote. 5) Senate 6) Royal Assent - GG signs the bill into law
Name the FIVE major courts of Canada that deals with civil and criminal law and what types of cases each one hears.
Provincial Court – mostly Cases under $5000
Provincial Superior/Supreme Court – Appeals & Trials
Provincial Court of Appeal - Hears appeals from lower court.
Federal Court - Hears legal disputes that involve the federal government
Supreme Court of Canada -
Hears appeals but only under certain conditions:
issue must be of national importance
a law must be interpreted
In Canada, what are trial procedures based on?
Name 3 criteria needed to serve as a juror in Canada?
The adversarial system
1. A Canadian citizen. 2. At least 18 years old
3. A resident of a province or territory for at least one year. 4. Fluent in English or French 5. Mentally competent
You might make me this Christmas so that you can stuff me in your face. A cake, icing, and candy make an edible dwelling place. What am I?
I can be made from various things such as evergreens, or berries, and I am round. At the entrance at Christmas time, I can be found. What am I?
Ginger Bread House
Wreath
In the famous song, "12 Days of Christmas," name 8 things your True love gave to you?
Partridge, turtle doves. french hens, calling birds, golden rings, geese, swans, maids milking, ladies dancing, lords leaping, pipers piping, drummers drumming.