Criminal Justice Quiz: Legal Procedures

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What must searches be in order to be considered valid?

Simple and quick

Random and spontaneous

Expansive and thorough

Reasonable and within the scope of the warrant (correct)

Which procedure is NOT part of the legal process before a trial?

Public trial (correct)

Arrest and release procedures

Preliminary hearing

Plea entry

What is a critical function of police logs?

To document personal opinions of officers

To ensure accountability and accuracy (correct)

To decrease the workload of officers

To entertain the public with police stories

Which level of policing in Canada is exclusively a federal organization?

Federal Police Signup and view all the answers

What is the corresponding right of a citizen when a police officer has the right to search a person before an arrest?

The right to refuse a search without warrant or probable cause Signup and view all the answers

What must a police officer do before making a legal arrest?

Identify themselves and state the charges Signup and view all the answers

Which right does an arrested individual not possess?

The right to refuse consultation with a lawyer Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can police conduct a search without a warrant?

In urgent situations or exigent circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is a right of a police officer during the arrest process?

The right to use reasonable force when necessary Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included in the legal procedures before trial?

Plea entry Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the advantages of a trial by judge compared to a trial by jury?

Faster decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals is generally ineligible for jury duty?

Minors Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a serious indictable offense that may be tried by a jury?

Manslaughter Signup and view all the answers

Which type of evidence would be classified as forensic evidence?

DNA samples Signup and view all the answers

What does an alibi defense aim to demonstrate?

The defendant was not present during the crime Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Search Warrant?

To authorize police to conduct a search for evidence Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Reverse Onus' refer to in legal proceedings?

The shift of burden of proof from the Crown to the accused Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Legal Aid?

Legal assistance available to those unable to afford an attorney Signup and view all the answers

What is an Appearance Notice?

A legal notice requiring the accused to attend a court session Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Disclosure' entail in a legal context?

Providing opponents with evidence prior to trial Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the jury in a legal case?

To render a verdict based on the evidence presented Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by a 'challenge for cause' in jury selection?

A request to remove a juror due to bias or other valid reasons Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the adversarial system?

It allows opposite parties to present evidence to an impartial judge or jury. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of jury selection, what is a peremptory challenge?

A challenge used to reject a juror without providing a reason Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Crown in a criminal case?

To represent the state in prosecuting the accused Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Reverse Onus' refer to in legal proceedings?

The burden of proof shifts from the Crown to the accused Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a 'Writ of Habeas Corpus'?

To justify the detention of an individual by authorities Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Disclosure' process ensure in legal proceedings?

Both defence and prosecution reveal all evidence before trial Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a 'Resolution Discussion' in legal cases?

To negotiate an out-of-court settlement between the Crown and defence Signup and view all the answers