jury Flashcards

1
Q

a jury is a group of citizens who/////

A

try an accused 控告 charged with a criminal offence

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2
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usually made up of ___ people jurors selected from among citizens of the province or territory in which the court is located

A

12

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3
Q

during the trial, jurors are sequestered, aka

A

removed from contacting others

– not allow themselves to be influenced by anything except the evidence presented in court

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4
Q

anyone charged with a criminal offence for which there can be _______________ may have the right to choose a trial by jury

A

a prison sentence of less than 5 years

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5
Q

who can be selected?

A

any Canadian citizen 18ys+

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6
Q

jury is considered a ______ duty

A

civic

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7
Q

if chose., its your responsibility to ____

A

appear on time

— you must make whatever arrangements necessary (time off work

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8
Q

people are only excused if you can demonstrate ___________

A

undue hardship

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