Law Chapter 6 highlights Flashcards
1
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used in trials
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adversarial system
2
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judges must…
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make significant decisions during a trial
3
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the Crown
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represents society, must prove the guilt of the accused
4
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specific process for the
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jury selection
5
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who can reject prospective jurors
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both the crown and defence
6
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jury’s decision
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must be based on evidence presented in court
7
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Both crown and defence can
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cross examine witnesses, present evidence to the court
8
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witness’s credibility
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determine the weight that should be given to their evidence
9
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held to determine the admissibility of evidence
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voir dire
10
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determines the admissibility of evidence
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the judge
11
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in their charge to the jury
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the judge reviews the facts and explains the law as it applies to the court
12
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the jury should
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apply the facts of the case to the law in making its decision
