Legal Terminology and Law Enforcement Quiz

What is the definition of arrest?

The physical custody of a person with the intent to detain

What is the definition of detention?

The assuming of control over a person by demand or direction of a police officer

What is the difference between 'shall' and 'may'?

Shall means you will do it, and May means you can do it

Does a police officer have to say 'YOU ARE UNDER ARREST' for it to be a legal arrest?

No Signup and view all the answers

Which level of policing in Canada has more authority?

Federal police Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe positive matches on fingerprints and DNA?

Forensic evidence Signup and view all the answers

When can mere suspicion be elevated to reasonable grounds?

When there is corroborating evidence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major criminal offense?

Indictable Offense Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit to charge an offender for a Summary Conviction Offense?

12 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum penalty for a Summary Conviction Offense?

2 years in jail and/or $5000 fine Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an offender is not charged within 12 months for a Summary Conviction Offense?

The offender can never be charged Signup and view all the answers

What are the two ways to define 'find committing'?

Actual and assumed Signup and view all the answers

What are the three ways to form reasonable grounds?

Actual, assumed, and verbal Signup and view all the answers

What are the three levels of policing?

Federal, provincial, and municipal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of manslaughter?

A person intentionally drives a car while impaired and kills someone in a motor vehicle collision Signup and view all the answers

Which offense is classified as 'reverse onus' offense?

Break and Enter with Intent to Commit Indictable Offense Signup and view all the answers

Which type of assault is the only one that is indictable?

Aggravated Assault Signup and view all the answers

What are the four types of sexual assault?

Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault with a weapon, Sexual Assault causing bodily harm, Aggravated Sexual Assault Signup and view all the answers

Can the judge reverse the crown's decision to proceed with a summary conviction offense or an indictment?

No, the judge does not have the power to reverse the crown's decision. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of harassing phone calls, can one phone call be considered harassing?

No, one phone call cannot be considered harassing. Signup and view all the answers

What must be proven to charge someone with an obscene phone call offense?

Both the conversation and content being obscene in nature. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of a police investigation, what level of belief is required to make an arrest?

Reasonable grounds to believe the suspect is guilty. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between arrest and charge?

Arrest is when a person is taken into custody, while charge is when a person is formally accused of a crime Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum penalty for summary conviction offences?

2 years Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when there is no statute of limitations for indictable offences?

There is no time limit for laying charges for indictable offences Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to police federal buildings and airports in Canada?

RCMP Signup and view all the answers

Which police service is responsible for policing King's Highways in Ontario?

OPP Signup and view all the answers

Which police service is responsible for policing rural areas in Ontario?

OPP Signup and view all the answers

Which police service is responsible for policing everything else in Canada, apart from federal buildings, airports, King's Highways, and rural areas in Ontario?

NRPS Signup and view all the answers

Which level of policing in Canada has the authority to enforce all offenses everywhere?

Federal RCMP Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important document that outlines the powers of arrest for all three levels of police in Canada?

Criminal Code Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the power of police to arrest someone who is committing or about to commit an offense?

Find Committing Signup and view all the answers