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Instead of arresting and taking
the suspect into custody, the
police can use this.
What is an appearance notice?
A document presented to a judge
that states why the officer, on
reasonable grounds, believes the
offence was committed by the
suspect.
What is a swear an information?
If a suspect resists arrest, the
police can use this in order to
prevent escape.
What is as much force as
necessary?
If the officer can demonstrate that
the accused will not appear in
court voluntarily, the officer can
do this.
What is arrest the suspect?
A citizen can make an arrest if
he/she finds a person committing
an indictable offence, the suspect
is escaping from the lawful
authority or this.
What is if he/she is in lawful
possession of the property?
A pre-trial release is usually
called this.
What is bail?
An individual who agrees to take
the responsibility of making sure
the accused appears in court.
What is a surety?
An agreement that the accused
will pay a certain amount of
money if he/she fails to appear in
court for trial.
What is recognizance?
An informal procedure where the
accused may plead guilty of a
less serious offence or a
recommendation to the judge for
a lighter sentence.
What is plea bargaining?
A written accusation that the
defendant has committed the named
offence.
What is a bill of indictment?
Jury trials are only required in these
types of cases.
What are indictable offences?
The limit to the number of
challenges for cause lawyers may
use when choosing a jury.
What is no limit?
The Crown or defense attorney can
eliminate a prospective juror without
giving a reason.
What is a peremptory challenge?
The number of peremptory
challenges attorneys are allowed in a
trial where the accused is charged
with 1st degree murder.
What is 20?
The judge orders that the jury be
isolated from their families,
friends, and work.
What is sequestering the jury?
Suggests to the witness a
particular answer which are
generally not permitted during
direct examination.
What are leading questions?
An eyewitness account of the crime.
What is direct evidence?
This type of evidence is
presented in court when there is
no one to provide eyewitness
testimony.
What is circumstantial evidence?
Occurs when a witness gives false
evidence, knowing it is false, and
with intent to mislead.
What is perjury?
A mini-trial that takes place during
the trial where the judge, the Crown,
and the defense discuss the issue that
is keeping the trial from moving
forward.
What is voir dire?
This may be combined with fines or
imprisonment and carries conditions
that are intended to help reintegrate
and rehabilitate offenders.
What is probation?
This crime occurs if two or more
persons make a serious
agreement to perform an illegal
act.
What is conspiracy?
Proof that the accused could not
possibly have committed the
offence. It is the best possible
defence.
What is an alibi?
This psychologist believed that all
humans have criminal tendencies.
Who was Sigmund Freud?
Involves deliberately closing your
mind to the possible consequences of
your actions.
What is willful blindness?