Charter Impact on Police Powers

Read pp. 269 -281 of DIMENSIONS OF LAW CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL LAW IN THE 21ST CENTURY and answer the following

Define:

1. Habeas Corpus:

The Arrest Power

1. What is the purpose of an arrest?

1. Define:
   1. Indictable Offence:
   2. Summary Conviction:
   3. Hybrid Offence:
   4. Racial Profiling:

The Search Power

1. In order to complete a search, what must the police get?

1. Define:
   1. Search Incidental to Arrest:

Ensuring Court Appearance

In order to get an accused to court, the police have 3 options:

1. Appearance Notice:

1. Summons:

1. Promise to Appear: