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What is hearsay evidence?
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?
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?
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?
Why is hearsay evidence considered of questionable reliability?
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What is the purpose of protecting a crime scene until the police arrive?
What is the purpose of protecting a crime scene until the police arrive?
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What falls outside the hearsay rule and may be admissible?
What falls outside the hearsay rule and may be admissible?
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What is the role of a Security Guard at a crime scene?
What is the role of a Security Guard at a crime scene?
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Under which Act is the collection and presentation of video evidence regulated?
Under which Act is the collection and presentation of video evidence regulated?
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What is the purpose of the Evidence Acts?
What is the purpose of the Evidence Acts?
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What should be done when the police arrive at a crime scene?
What should be done when the police arrive at a crime scene?
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