Criminal Justice Quiz: Legal Procedures

The act of taking a person into custody by lawful authority.

A court order allowing police to search a specific location for evidence.

A legal process allowing the accused to be released from custody, usually with conditions, pending trial.

A formal response of the accused to a charge (e.g., guilty or not guilty).

A hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial.

The process of revealing all evidence to both the defense and prosecution before a trial.

The burden of proof shifts from the Crown (prosecution) to the accused.

A legal document authorizing police to arrest a person or search a property.

A court order requiring authorities to justify the detention of an individual.

Police officers must identify themselves, state the charges, explain legal rights, and use reasonable force if necessary.

Police officers must have reasonable grounds to suspect an individual has committed a crime to arrest them. This prevents unjustified arrests.

Police can search individuals without a warrant if it is connected to a lawful arrest. The scope of the search must be reasonable.

A preliminary hearing determines if there's enough evidence for the accused to go to trial. It helps prevent unnecessary trials.

The right to remain silent protects individuals from self-incrimination. It's a fundamental right in the justice system.

A structured record kept by police officers to document all interactions, evidence collected, and events related to a case.

The level of policing that operates within a specific municipality. They are responsible for law enforcement within their designated city or town.

The right to remain silent during questioning by police officers. You are not obligated to answer questions or provide information.

The process of selecting a jury from a pool of potential jurors.

A legal system where both sides present evidence and arguments to an impartial judge or jury, who then decide the outcome.

A request to remove a potential juror because of bias or other valid reasons.

A defense strategy where the accused claims to be at a different location at the time of the crime.

A group of citizens sworn to listen to evidence and decide a verdict in a legal case.

The process of selecting jurors for a trial, using questioning to evaluate their suitability.

A challenge made to a potential juror without giving a reason.

Evidence presented through the words of witnesses, describing what they saw or heard.