Criminal and Civil Law(23 questions)

1. In a criminal trial, who is the trier of fact? (1 mark) _______________
2. In a criminal trial, who is the trier of law? __________________
3. What is a Tort? ________________
4. Common law is a. the set of laws that are common, everyday occurrences b. a body of legal principles established through court decisions c. a set of statutes passed by Parliament d. a body of cases established through court decisions and written as statutes e. the set of bylaws passed by a municipal government ANSWER IS __________
5. Who decides whether a hybrid offence will be prosecuted under the indictable procedure, or under the summary conviction procedure? _________
6. Which of the following is not a requirement on a valid search warrant? a. the accused's criminal record b. a description of the offence c. the location to be searched d. the items to be seized e. when the search may be conducted Answer is _____________
7. A primary ground at a Bail Hearing, is based on the judge's belief that the accused is unlikely to appear at trial, if released, for a non-s. 469 offence. True or False _________
8. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt means the judge or jury cannot convict an accused person if they have any doubt in their minds that the accused committed the crime. True or False __________
9. Where a tenant has not paid the rent for three months, the landlord can either give notice of termination of the tenancy or change the locks on the premises door while the tenant is out. True or False __________
10. Employers are normally required to pay their employees at least the provincial minimum wage, although exceptions apply, which may include the following: a. employees who work as servers b. employees who are not Canadian citizens c. employees who are under the age of 21 d. employees who are on probation Answer is _______________
11. Section ________ talks about the Right to an interpreter in a Trial.
12. Before any Court Case commences there must be an ________________ Before the court.
13. What Section in the Charter of Rights speaks about Search and Seizure. ______________
14. With a Consent Search, a citizen may revoke or change his/her mind at any time. True or False ____________
15. An accused party who is being held for a Bail Hearing Must appear before a Justice of the Peace within ___________ hours.
16. Hearsay Evidence is generally admissible at a Bail Hearing but not at trial. True or False _________________
17. Who is responsible to provide Defence with Full Disclosure of the Case. The Police or the Crown. _______________
18. If the accused is charged with a Summary Conviction offence, he/she may still requested a Preliminary Hearing. True or False ____________
19. How many Members are there on a Jury. _____________
20. Members of the Jury are responsible for the Sentence the accused receives if They are found Guilty. True or False _________________
21. List 3 types of Defences that the Defence may call other than Alibi Evidence.

___________________, _________________. ____________________.

22. A Dangerous offender designation in valid for how long. _______________

23. The Criminal Code is Divided into _______ parts.