Chpt 6 Multiple Choice Review Flashcards
(15 cards)
Which Court in Canada is completely televised?
The Supreme Court of Canada is completely Televised.
How is a Jury Verdict of guilty established in a Criminal Trial?
It is Established when 12/12 Jurors vote to convict.
What are the exemptions from Jury Duty?
- Politicians.
- Judges and Lawyers.
- Anyone convicted without a pardon.
What are the requirements for any Potential Juror?
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Speak French or English.
- Have lived in a province or territory for one year.
Who is permitted to Accept or Reject Jurors for a Trial?
The Crown and the Defence are the only ones who are permitted to Accept or Reject Jurors.
Which type of Challenge cannot Eliminate Prospective Jurors?
The type of Challenge that cannot Eliminate Prospective Jurors is the Challenge of Proceedings.
How many peremptory challenges does each side have if the charge where the punishment is 5 years or more?
Each side will have 12 PEREMPTORY challenges if the charge has a punishment of 5 years or more.
How many Jurors are required for a Civil Trial?
6 Jurors are required for a Civil Trial.
What offence would NOT be tried before a Jury?
SHOPLIFTING would not be tried before a Jury.
What is a witness GUILTY of when they fail to attend a trial, to give evidence?
The witness would be guilty of the CONTEMPT of COURT If they fail to attend a trial.
What is a Witness GUILTY of when they knowingly provide a FALSE testimony in COURT?
They would be guilty of PERJURY if they were to knowingly provide a false testimony in court.
What does VOIRE DIRE determine?
It would determine if evidence SHOULD be Admissible.
What type of evidence is used by the Crown to demonstrate that the accused has committed Similar Offences in the past?
The type of evidence that would be used by the Crown is called SIMILAR FACT, if the accused has committed similar offences.
What type of Statement CLEARS a defendant of GUILT?
EXCULPATORY is the statement that would clear a defendant of guilt.
What is a CLOSING STATEMENT also known as?
A SUMMATION is another name for a closing statement.
