Federal Law Flashcards
What is law?
A series of rules that govern societies.
What is a criminal information?
A document sworn to that initiates the charge against the accused.
What is the best way to quickly navigate through the Criminal Code and other legislation?
Read slowly, do not attempt to memorize.
When you are reading legislation and it uses the word “shall”, does this permits you to use
discretion?
No, you may not use discretion.
How many parts are there to the criminal code?
28
Where can you find definitions in the criminal code?
In the index, within the specific sections, or in section 2
What is the definition of “finds committing”?
Seeing and following a person who has committed a criminal offence (and is caught in the act).
What is issued to compel an accused to court?
A summons
What is used to summon a witness to attend a trial?
A subpoena
Can someone from the US arrest a person in Canada they find committing an Indictable Offence?
Yes
Can you charge a person if they have not been arrested?
Yes
If a person shakes their first in another person’s face like they were about to hit them, what can that person be arrested for?
Assault 265(1)(b)
Is trespass by night an indictable offence for the purpose of arrest?
No
Does the Charter of Rights pertain to persons who are not Canadian citizens?
Yes
What does section 34 of the criminal code talk about?
Self defence
