Terms
Indirect, second-hand evidence (what somebody has been told by someone else).
What is Hearsay?
Trying to influence a jury member.
What is Jury Tampering?
The accused agrees to plead guilty to a reduced charge.
What is Plea Bargaining?
Legal right that entitles most offenders to be released from prison after having served 2/3 of a sentence
What is statutory release?
When jurors are kept away from the public.
What is jury sequestered?
A payment of money to the court by the accused as penalties for offences.
What is a fine?
The principle that the laws apply equally to all people.
What is Rule of Law?
A written court order ordering a person to appear as a witness in court.
What is Subpoena?
The highest court in the land.
What is the Supreme Court of Canada?
When first degree murderers first get chance at parole.
What is 25 years?
A jury that cannot come to a verdict.
What is a hung jury?
The lawyer who represents the monarch and prosecutes the accused on behalf of the state.
What is Crown Attorney?
A sentence that allows a convicted offender to live in the community under supervision.
What is probation?
Where military personal are tried for offenses committed while serving the nation.
What is military court?
Given if the trial is deemed unfair by the judge.
What is mistrial?
Money or other guarantee given by an accused, who is then free until the time of trial.
What is bail?
A legal document issued by a judge authorizing police action
What is a warrant?
Giving evidence against oneself.
What is self-incrimination?
Less serious offenses; typically not punished by more than a $5000 fine or six months jail.
What is summary offense?
Person that steps up when a juror goes home too early.
A group of citizens who consider the evidence given in a trial and determine the guilt or innocence of the accused.
What is a jury?
Deliberately lying while under oath.
What is perjury?
When a criminal must compensate the victim of a crime.
What is restitution?
More serious offenses; typically punished by more than a $5000 fine or six months jail.
What is indictable offense?
How many jurors and spares are there?