Criminal Law

Question 1

Disorderly house

Answer 1

House upon which you can bet, gamble, and game all for real money
The house will take a cut

Question 2

Illegal gambling

Answer 2

Any type of gambling with out a license

Question 3

Preliminary hearing

Answer 3

Determines if there is enough evidence to put accused in jail

Question 4

Appeal

Answer 4

Review of a higher court

Question 5

Court of appeal

Answer 5

Authority under review

Decision made by lower court

Question 6

Super court of Canada

Answer 6

9 justices
Will only hear 1,000 cases a year
2 cases a day, 2 hours long

Question 7

Judge

Answer 7

Court official

Has power to sentence accused

Question 8

Defence

Answer 8

Person on trial

Facing potential charges/sentences

Question 9

Prosecution

Answer 9

Crown attorney

Trying to put defendant in jail/charged

Question 10

Other court personnel

Answer 10

Court reporter, records everything said
Court clerk, assistant to judge
Sheriff, responsible for jury
Bailiff, responsible for accused

Question 11

Burdon of proof

Answer 11

Crown has delegation to prove the guilt of the accused

Question 12

Crowns opening statement

Answer 12

Summarizes the charges laid on the accused

Question 13

Examination of witnesses

Plaintiff

Answer 13

Crown asks what the witnesses saw

Question 14

Crown rests

Answer 14

Crown finishes opening statements

Question 15

Defence responds

Answer 15

If the defence can prove the crown did not prove guilt the judge will withdraw the court

Question 16

Defence opening statement

Answer 16

Summarize why the accused should be released

Question 17

Examination of witness

Defence

Answer 17

Defence asks what the witness saw/heard

Question 18

Defence rests

Answer 18

Defence finishes their opening statement

Question 19

Rebut

Answer 19

Crown has the opportunity to counter the defences argument

Question 20

Surrebuttle

Answer 20

Counter to opponents rebuttal

Question 21

Summary of case

Answer 21

Closing arguments from both sides

Question 22

Charge to jury

Answer 22

Judge gives power to jury for verdict

Question 23

Verdict

Answer 23

Conclusion the jury comes to

Question 24

Appeal

Answer 24

Fight for retrial