Federal Law Three

Question 1

Definition:

Finds Committing

Answer 1

The accused is caught in the act of committing an offence

ex. Officer arrives as sees someone throw a rock through a window

Question 2

Definitions:

Peace Officer

Answer 2

Includes a police officer, police constable, bailiff, constable, or other person employed for preservation and maintenance of the public peace or for the services or executions of a civil process

Question 3

When is a pilot deemed a peace officer?

Answer 3

While the plane is in flight

Question 4

A criminal offence is a violation of:

a.) Statute
b.) Provincial Statute
c.) Legislation
d.) Federal Statute

Answer 4

d.) Federal Statute

Question 5

Psychological detention is a suspension of someone’s?

a.) Detention
b.) Liberty
c.) Mobility
d.) Security

Answer 5

b.) Liberty

Question 6

Not every police interaction is considered a detention however, if a person feels they have no choice but to comply this is know as?

Answer 6

Psychological detention

Question 7

Definitions:

Justified means

Answer 7

Protected

Question 8

To act in with an honest intention and free from any knowledge or irregularity’ means:

Answer 8

Act in good faith

Question 9

Provide three factors that will be considered to determine if someone has been psychologically detained

Answer 9

• Location of interaction
• Mental Condition
• Age

Question 10

What are the 3 C’s that can lead to a reasonable grounds?

Answer 10

• Confession
• Credible Witness
• Circumstantial

Question 11

What is an arresst?

Answer 11

An arrest is accomplished when you take or get physical control of a person with intent to detain.

Question 12

What is a detention?

Answer 12

Definition

Detention is a suspension of an individual’s liberty by restraint but is not an arrest.

Example

You arrive at a house party where a stabbing has occurred. While you may not have enough to arrest someone based on reasonable grounds, you may be able to detain them.