Trial Structure
This starts the trial and outlines evidence
What is an OPENING STATEMENT
This is the standard number of jurors
What is 12
This section outlines sentencing principles
This challenges a lower court's decision.
What is an APPEAL
This party presents evidence first
Who is the CROWN
This requirement means jurors must agree
What is UNANIMITY
These factors increase sentence and severity
What are AGGRAVATING FACTORS
What is a GROUND OF APPEAL
This questioning does not allow leading questions
What is DIRECT EXAMINATION
This occurs when jurors cannot agree
What is a HUNG JURY
These factors reduce sentence severity
What are MITIGATING FACTORS
This permission is often needed to appeal
What is LEAVE TO APPEAL
What is PROOF BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT
This instruction explains the law to jurors
What is a PRE-SENTENCE REPORT
This is a full rehearing of a case
What is a TRIAL DE NOVO
This criminal code section protects jury secrecy
What is SECTION 649
This sentence allows jail time in the community
What is a CONDITIONAL SENTENCEE
This review test asks whether the verdict was unreasonable
What is the STANDARD OF REVIEW