Review the local print media (newspaper/magazine/web) and identify a Canadian crime story that is of interest to you.The story does not require that the police investigation has come to a conclusion with charges laid.However, the story must provide sufficient facts about what is alleged to have transpired, to allow you to understand generally, what happened.The more detail available in the story the better.

1Brieflysummarize the case facts based on the article (and other articles that you may have found related to the same case).What are the essential facts?Source the print media you are referring to.

2/ Apply the law to the facts.As police officer, what charges could be laid against the individuals involved and why?What are the facts in issue that must be proven?What is the offence classification?What range of sentences (punishments) are available should accused party (parties) be convicted.

3/What are the powers of arrest related to the criminal charge(s) for both police officers and or civilians?

4/ If you were the defence counsel on this case which defence strategy would you use?