Arrest and Detention Flashcards
How is an arrest authorized
With and without a warrant
What kind of warrant is judicially auhtorized?
Arrest with a warrant
What kind of warrant is authorized by statute?
Arrest without a warrant
What is the authority to arrest within the Canadian Criminal Code?
495(1)
What are Criminal Offences (any federal offence)?
Any offence found committing, about to commit or have already committed
What offences are Indictable Offences?
Pretty much any Federal offense found in the criminal code
What section of the Canadian Criminal Code limits your auhtority?
495(2)
How do you know when to carry out an arrest when dealing with a summary conviction?
Repetition
Identity
Court
Evidence
What will Provincial Offences (summary convictions) always have?
- Statues under which the offence is committed
- Regulations made pursuant to the statute
- No authority to arrest found in the statute. That can be found in section 4 of SOPA or 495(1) of the Canadian Criminal Code
Causing a disturbance in a provincial parks falls under what section?
s 53 of The Parks Regulations
Arrest and Detention will trigger rights under what section of the charter
section10
How long can you hold someone in custody after you’ve arrested them?
24 hours
What are the six duties the peace officer must
complete
Identify self as a peace officer
Advise the arrestee they are under arrest
Take physical custody of the arrestee
Advise the arrestee the reason for the arrest
Advise the arrestee they have the right to
retain and instruct counsel without delay
If arrest is pursuant to warrant – produce it (if
feasible)