What written document contains most criminal laws in Canada?
Answer: Criminal Code of Canada
The person who represents the Government of Canada in a criminal law case.
Crown Counsel
People who are arrested have the right to speak with...
A lawyer
TRUE OR FALSE: The defense must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
False
Name two goals of sentencing
Many
Which level of government is most responsible for the passing of criminal laws in Canada?
Which court in B.C. hears criminal trials resulting from the most serious charges?
B.C. Supreme Court
In what situation could you be legally deprived of your liberty?
Under Arrest
TRUE OR FALSE: Witnesses and Eyewitnesses are the same thing.
False
A sentence that allows the convicted person to live in the community under certain conditions.
Probation
This term refers to a reasonable person concluding that a suspect committed a criminal offense
Reasonable grounds
What is the lowest level of court in B.C.?
B.C. Provincial Court
A situation where the accused was compelled to commit a crime under the threat of violence
Duress or Compulsion
The skid marks after a car crash could be used as what type of evidence?
Physical Evidence
A sentence of imprisonment is known as:
Incarceration
What is the highest level of police in Canada?
RCMP
Held to determine whether there is enough evidence to have an accused stand trial
Preliminary Hearing
TRUE OR FALSE: Police may arrest someone if they have reasonable suspicion that the person has committed or is about to commit an indictable offense.
True
A defense claiming the accused was not aware of or had no control over their actions
Automatism
Factors in a trial that may lessen the severity of the accused’s sentence
Mitigating factors
An arrest without a warrant by a person other than a peace officer
Citizens arrest
If the validity of evidence is called into question during a trial, what may a judge call for?
Voir Dire
Name one of the key principles of Criminal Law in Canada
Answers: Innocent until proven guilty, Must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
A form of self-defense that allows for reasonable force to protect a residence from intruders, as well as to remove them from a residence
Defense of a Dwelling
When the Crown and defense agree on a sentence and the judge approves, this is called what?
Plea bargain