Foundations of Criminal Law
Court Conduct
Arrest, Detention & Legal Rights
Evidence & Trial Process
Sentencing & Corrections
100

What written document contains most criminal laws in Canada?

Answer: Criminal Code of Canada

100

The person who represents the Government of Canada in a criminal law case.

Crown Counsel

100

People who are arrested have the right to speak with...

A lawyer

100

TRUE OR FALSE: The defense must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

False

100

Name two goals of sentencing

Many

200

Which level of government is most responsible for the passing of criminal laws in Canada?

Federal Government
200

Which court in B.C. hears criminal trials resulting from the most serious charges?

B.C. Supreme Court

200

In what situation could you be legally deprived of your liberty?

Under Arrest

200

TRUE OR FALSE: Witnesses and Eyewitnesses are the same thing.

False

200

A sentence that allows the convicted person to live in the community under certain conditions.

Probation

300

This term refers to a reasonable person concluding that a suspect committed a criminal offense

Reasonable grounds

300

What is the lowest level of court in B.C.?

B.C. Provincial Court

300

A situation where the accused was compelled to commit a crime under the threat of violence

Duress or Compulsion

300

The skid marks after a car crash could be used as what type of evidence?

Physical Evidence

300

A sentence of imprisonment is known as:

Incarceration

400

What is the highest level of police in Canada?

RCMP

400

Held to determine whether there is enough evidence to have an accused stand trial

Preliminary Hearing

400

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

400

A defense claiming the accused was not aware of or had no control over their actions

Automatism

400

Factors in a trial that may lessen the severity of the accused’s sentence

Mitigating factors

500

An arrest without a warrant by a person other than a peace officer

Citizens arrest

500

If the validity of evidence is called into question during a trial, what may a judge call for?

Voir Dire

500

Name one of the key principles of Criminal Law in Canada

Answers: Innocent until proven guilty, Must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

500

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

500

When the Crown and defense agree on a sentence and the judge approves, this is called what?

Plea bargain