Chapter 7 Vocabulary Flashcards
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Hung Jury
A jury that cannot reach a unanimous verdict and is consequently dismissed from the case.
Judge
The court official appointed to try cases in a court of law and sentence convicted persons.
Jury
In criminal law, a group of 12 people who decide whether the accused is guilty or not guilty. In civil law, a group of 6 people (in most provinces) who decide for the plaintiff or the defendant
Jury Panel
The large group of randomly selected citizens from which jury members are chosen.
Justice of the Peace
A court official who has less authority than a judge but can issue warrants and perform other judicial functions.
Leave
Permission to appeal from a lower court to a higher court
Motion for Dismisal
A request by defense council that the judge dismiss the charges against the defendant
Peremptory Challenge
The right of the Crown of the defense to exclude someone from a jury without providing a reason
Perjury
The criminal offence of knowingly making false statements in court while giving evidence under oath or affirmation.
Preliminary Hearing
A judicial inquiry to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to put the accused on trial
Provincial Court
The lowest level in the hierarchy of Canadian courts
Rebut
to contradict evidence introduced by the opposing side
Respondent
The party that responds to an appeal; also, the person or organization being sued in a legal action, such as a divorce or complaint of discrimination
Sheriff
The court official responsible for jury management
Subpoena
A court order requiring the witness to appear in court on a certain date to give evidence
Superior Court of Canada
The highest criminal and civil court in a province, consisting of a trial division and an appeal division, this court has jurisdiction beyond that of the lower courts.
Superior Court of Canda
The highest court of appeal in Canada; also deals with constitutional questions refereed to it by the federal government
Surrebuttal
A reply to the opposing side’s rebuttal
Voir Dire
A mini-trial that takes place during a trial; jurors are excluded while the judge, the Crown, and the defense discuss the admissibility of evidence
Wiretpping
The interception of telephone communications
Witnesses
Persons who give evidence while under oath in a court of law
