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What is the role of the police in the criminal trial process?
What is the role of the police in the criminal trial process?
- Acting as society's investigative representatives (correct)
- Prosecuting the case in court
- Defending the accused in court
- Serving as judges or Justices of the Peace
Who is considered a party to the criminal trial according to the text?
Who is considered a party to the criminal trial according to the text?
- The Prosecutor
- The Victim (correct)
- The Defense Attorney
- The Judge
What must the police have before believing that a behavior fits within a criminal statute?
What must the police have before believing that a behavior fits within a criminal statute?
- An arrest warrant
- Reasonable and probable grounds (correct)
- A civil lawsuit
- Clear evidence
Who is presumed innocent until the charge is proven in court?
Who is presumed innocent until the charge is proven in court?
Where are trials held according to the text?
Where are trials held according to the text?
What is the purpose of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms according to the text?
What is the purpose of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms according to the text?
What is the significance of Section 52(1) of the Constitution Act of Canada?
What is the significance of Section 52(1) of the Constitution Act of Canada?
Which section of the Charter focuses on potential remedies for infringed rights?
Which section of the Charter focuses on potential remedies for infringed rights?
What is the purpose of Section 24(2) in the Charter?
What is the purpose of Section 24(2) in the Charter?
Which section of the 'Legal Rights' captures the right to protection from unreasonable search?
Which section of the 'Legal Rights' captures the right to protection from unreasonable search?
What do Section 11 of the 'Legal Rights' encompass?
What do Section 11 of the 'Legal Rights' encompass?
Which section of the Charter addresses 'the Principles of Fundamental Justice'?
Which section of the Charter addresses 'the Principles of Fundamental Justice'?
What type of offenses are crimes and quasi-crimes considered to be according to the text?
What type of offenses are crimes and quasi-crimes considered to be according to the text?
Why would a court review an administrative decision?
Why would a court review an administrative decision?
What is the primary purpose of Procedural Fairness as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of Procedural Fairness as mentioned in the text?
How are members of the Parole Board of Canada typically appointed?
How are members of the Parole Board of Canada typically appointed?
When applying for a record suspension, does the type of charge (Summary Conviction or Indictable) matter?
When applying for a record suspension, does the type of charge (Summary Conviction or Indictable) matter?
What is the effect of a decision made by the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal?
What is the effect of a decision made by the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal?
Which legislation includes niches of criminal behaviour?
Which legislation includes niches of criminal behaviour?
What is a common characteristic of statutes related to provincial and territorial quasi-crimes?
What is a common characteristic of statutes related to provincial and territorial quasi-crimes?
Why does the Youth Criminal Justice Act and Canada Evidence Act not contain many charging sections?
Why does the Youth Criminal Justice Act and Canada Evidence Act not contain many charging sections?
Which body is responsible for maintaining the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC)?
Which body is responsible for maintaining the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC)?
Which legislation specifically mentions criminal offences like smuggling humans?
Which legislation specifically mentions criminal offences like smuggling humans?
What is the main purpose of ride programs as discussed in the text?
What is the main purpose of ride programs as discussed in the text?
What is the standard of proof required for convictions of Provincial offences?
What is the standard of proof required for convictions of Provincial offences?
In the criminal justice process, what type of trial is typically conducted for Summary Offences?
In the criminal justice process, what type of trial is typically conducted for Summary Offences?
Which type of offence is considered the most serious and is created by the Federal Government?
Which type of offence is considered the most serious and is created by the Federal Government?
Who prosecutes violators of Municipal By-Laws for offences like violating parking rules?
Who prosecutes violators of Municipal By-Laws for offences like violating parking rules?
