Criminal Law Chapter 8 Flashcards
Appearance Notice
a legal document, usually issued for less serious offences, compelling an accused person to appear in court
Arrest
legally depriving someone of liberty by seizing or touching the person to indicate that he or she is under custody
Arrest Warrant
a written court order, directing the arrest of the suspect
Bail
the temporary release of an accused who posts money or some other security
Bench Warrant
an arrest warrant issued directly by the judge when an accused person fails to appear in court
Detention
legally depriving a peson of liberty for the purpose of asking questions, with or without physical restraint
Information
a statement given under oath, informing the court of the details of the offence
Line-up
a group of people shown to a victim or witness for the purpose of identifying the perpetrator
Peace Officer
a person responsible for preserving the public peace, such as a police officer, a mayor or a customs officer
Promise to Appear
a signed agreement that an accused person will appear in court at the time of the trial
Reasonable Grounds
information that would lead a reasonable person to conclude that the suspect had committed a criminal offence
Recognizance
a guarantee that the accused will appear in court when required, under penalty of a fine of up to $500
Reverse Onus
the burden of proof shifts to the defence
Search Warrant
a court document that gives the police the right to search a specific location
Show-cause hearing
a judicial hearing in which the Crown or the accused has to convince the judge either to detain or release the accused before trial
