Mastering Testimony

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What is hearsay evidence?

A statement made by a witness at trial to prove the truth of the original statement

A statement made by the accused and submitted to prove the truth of the original statement

A statement made by the accused and reported by another witness

A statement made by someone other than a witness testifying at trial and submitted to prove the truth of the original statement (correct)

Under which Act would a Security Guard in Ontario be governed for serious offenses?

The Canadian Evidence Act

The Provincial Evidence Act (correct)

The Ontario Evidence Act

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act

What should be done to protect a crime scene before the police arrive?

Make notes of anything seen, heard, or smelled (correct)

Allow authorized personnel to freely access the scene

Leave the scene untouched until police arrive

Remove any trace evidence to prevent contamination

Why is hearsay evidence considered of questionable reliability?

Because the person who made the original statement is not present to be questioned Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of protecting a crime scene until the police arrive?

To ensure evidence contamination Signup and view all the answers

What falls outside the hearsay rule and may be admissible?

Voluntary admissions made by an accused and reported by another witness Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Security Guard at a crime scene?

To protect and preserve the crime scene until the police arrive Signup and view all the answers

Under which Act is the collection and presentation of video evidence regulated?

Both the Ontario Evidence Act and PIPEDA Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Evidence Acts?

To regulate the admissibility of evidence in court Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when the police arrive at a crime scene?

Take over the responsibility for the scene Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is hearsay evidence?

Under which Act would a Security Guard in Ontario be governed for serious offenses?

What should be done to protect a crime scene before the police arrive?

Why is hearsay evidence considered of questionable reliability?

What is the purpose of protecting a crime scene until the police arrive?

What falls outside the hearsay rule and may be admissible?

What is the role of a Security Guard at a crime scene?

Under which Act is the collection and presentation of video evidence regulated?

What is the purpose of the Evidence Acts?

What should be done when the police arrive at a crime scene?

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