Eight reverse Flashcards
a legal document usually issued for less serious offence, compelling an accused person to appear in court
appearance notice
legally depriving someone of liberty by seizing or touching the person to indicate that he or she is in custody
arrest
a written court order directing the arrest of a suspect
arrest warrant
an arrest warrant issued directly by the judge when an accused person fails to appear in court
bench warrant
the temporary release of an accused who posts money or some other security
bail
legally depriving someone of liberty for the purpose of asking questions with or without physical restraint
detention
a grouping of people shown to a victim or a witness for the per pose of identifying the perpetrator
line-up
a statement given under oath informing the court of the details of the offence
information
a person responsible for keeping the public peace, such as a mayor, police officer, or customs officer
peace officer
a signed agreement that an accused person will appear in court at the time of the trial
promise to appear
information that would lead a reasonable person to conclude that the suspect had committed a criminal offence
reasonable grounds
a guarantee that the accused will appear in court when required, penalty fine pup to 500
recognizance
the burden of proof shifts to the defence
reverse habeas corpus
a court document that gives the police the right to search a specific location
search warrant
a judicial hearing where the crown or the accused has to convince the judge either to detain or release the accused before trial
show-cause hearing
