Final Exam True or False

Question 1

One of the features of fundamental justice is that the law applies to all members of society

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Civil law is used in every province except Quebec

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The most common bodily substance found at a crime scene is blood

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The basic principle of common law is to follow precedent

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Road blocks to stop suspected impaired drivers are considered arbitrary detention but legal

Answer 5

True

Question 6

One incident can result in both criminal and civil offences

Answer 6

True

Question 7

The rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Charter are absolute

Answer 7

False

Question 8

If a victim consents to a fight, the accused cannot be found guilty of causing injuries to the victim

Answer 8

False

Question 9

If the accused used a toy gun to intimidate his victim, they are still guilty of assault

Answer 9

True

Question 10

If the victim is a police officer, the accused will automatically be charged with first degree murder

Answer 10

True

Question 11

A charge of infanticide can only apply when the victim is under the age of one year

Answer 11

True

Question 12

A police officer must physically touch the accused to make a lawful arrest

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Young people are subject to the same penalties as adult offenders

Answer 13

False

Question 14

If a medical examiner testifies at a trial, that is direct evidence

Answer 14

True

Question 15

A benefit to the accused in using a plea bargain is that they will not receive a criminal record

Answer 15

False

Question 16

Hearsay evidence is not admissible because the witnesses might have misinterpreted the conversation overhead

Answer 16

True

Question 17

An occupier of land has no responsibility whatsoever for injuries to a trespasser

Answer 17

False

Question 18

Parents are always liable for the torts caused by their children

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Slander occurs when the defendant has made written statements that harm the plaintiff

Answer 19

False