Chpt 5 True and False Review Flashcards
Review from the Chpt 5 True and False Questions (15 cards)
What must a Police Officer demonstrate in order to Obtain a Search Warrant?
A police officer must demonstrate “Probable Grounds” before a Judge to Obtain a Search Warrant.
Can an Officer arrest without a warrant if there are reasonable grounds that someone is about to commit an indictable offence?
Yes an officer may arrest a person without a warrant, if there are reasonable grounds that someone is about to commit an indictable offence.
What is the Document called that states the Criminal Charge and the Court Date?
The Document is called Appearance Notice, it includes the Charge and Court Date.
What must a police officer do during an arrest procedure?
Must inform the accused of offence(s) that they are being charged with.
Are private citizens allowed to make arrests, and what is it called?
Yes they are, it would be called “citizens arrest” as a citizen is arresting the accused.
What levels of government are police carried out in Canada?
Police is carried out in the following levels of government:
- Federal
- Provincial
- Lastly Municipal
Is keeping an accurate written log not considered important as a police officers duty?
No it is considered an important duty for Police Officers.
Can police officers get a warrant to order a suspect to take a polygraph test?
No, police officers do not have the obligation to use a warrant to make suspects get polygraph tests.
Is being Detained the same as being Arrested by the Police?
No, being Detained is when they are holding you for questioning for a case or otherwise.
When can a Search Warrant Only be used?
It can only be used on the specific date written on the Warrant.
Can a Telewarrant be obtained by telephone or fax?
No, a Telewarrant cannot be obtained by telephone or fax.
Can an accused person request to meet with a lawyer?
Yes they can, and it must be honoured immediately.
Must an accused person waiting on trial sign a “surety”?
No, they do not have to while waiting on trial.
Is adjournment a dismissal of charges against the accused?
No it is not.
What are plea negotiations also referred to as?
They are also referred to as Plea Bargains.
