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?

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

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

    <p>To ensure evidence contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What falls outside the hearsay rule and may be admissible?

    <p>Voluntary admissions made by an accused and reported by another witness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To protect and preserve the crime scene until the police arrive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Both the Ontario Evidence Act and PIPEDA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Evidence Acts?

    <p>To regulate the admissibility of evidence in court</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Take over the responsibility for the scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

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