Exam TorF Flashcards
(20 cards)
One of the features of fundamental justice is that the law applies to all members of society
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civil law is sued in every province except quebec
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the most common bodily substance found at a crime scene is blood
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the basic principle of common law is to follow precedent
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roadblock to stop suspected impaired drivers are considered arbitrary detention but legal
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one incident can result in both criminal and civil offences
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the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the charter are absolute
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if a victim consents to fight, the accused cannot be found guilty of causing injury to the victim
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if the accused a toy gun to intimidate his victim, he is still guilty of assault
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if the victim is a police officer, the accused will automatically be accused with first degree murder
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prostitution is illegal in Canada
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a charge of infanticide can only apply when the victim is under the age of one
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a police officer must physically touch the accused to make a lawful arrest
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young people are subject to the same penalties as adult offenders
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if a medical examiner testifies at a trial, that is direct evidence
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a benefit to the accused used a plea bargain is that he will not receive a criminal record
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hearsay evidence is not admissible because the witness might have misinterpreted the conversation overheard
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an occupier of land has no responsibility whatsoever for injuries to a trespasser
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parents are always liable for the torts caused by their children
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slander occurs when the defendant has made written statements that harm the plaintiff
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