PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS Flashcards
what requirements must be met before a judge can be satisfied that an Anton Piller order out to be made?
The plaintiff must demonstrate a strong prima facie case.
Damage to the plaintiff potential or actual must be very serious.
There must be convincing evidence that the defendant has in its possession incriminating documents or things.
Must be shoe that there is a real possibility the defendant will destroy the evidence.
A private investigator must follow which laws?
All laws; Federal, Provincial & Municipal
If an employee’s employment ends, the employer shall pay any wages to which the employee is entitled to the
employee not later
Than the later of 7 days after the employment ends or the next payday
The Occupational Health and Safety Act is Federal law, true or false?
false
6)PSISA stands for Private Security Investigative Services Act. This act regulates the conduct of Private
Investigators, true or false
true
As a Private Investigator can you locate someone who is in the witness protection program?
no
A person walking up to the front door of a house to ring the doorbell, which is not fenced and is accessible from the street is trespassing. true or false?
false
A landlord can enter a tenants unit with 24 hours notice however the landlord is limited to specific times of entry, which hours are they permitted to enter?
8am-8pm
Sometimes making a false statement in court is ok providing you have the best interests of the victim in mind
false
what does it mean if an accused is acquitted of a criminal offence.
He has been found not guilty of the offence
When a Private Investigator is working undercover what would be the best time he should update his notes
As soon as practical
Using tactical communications can prevent situations where force may have to be used. True or false
True
You discover that a threatening email was sent from a work computer by an employee to another employee. As
a Private Investigator you are asked to investigate what is the first thing you are going to do
Secure and isolate the offending computer
What are the six core steps to containing evidence?
Collect, Secure, Preserve, Identify, Ensure Continuity, Log
When giving testimony in court can a Private Investigator look at their notes?
they may only refer to their notes to refresh their memory, a quick glance, and they must ask permission from the court
what is Real evidence?
physical evidence ex: a baseball bat or a gun
why should Private Investigators be aware of how to handle, preserve and store evidence?
To maintain integrity of the evidence
To maintain the chain of custody
To maintain credibility in court
A provincially funded service for those who need assistance from a lawyer is called
legal aid
Under the P.S.I.S.A. when does a Private Investigator not have to have his license available to display?
When the Private Investigator is working undercover
what does Section 26 of the Criminal Code deal with
excessive force
what is a “voir dire”
A trial within a trial
Everyone who is authorized by law to use force is criminally responsible for any excess thereof. What section
of the Criminal Code deals with “Excess of Force”
Section 26 Criminal Code
What would be the purpose of reconstructing the event during an investigation?
It enables an investigator to observe the scene from the offender’s perspective
To test a witness account of events for accuracy and truthfulness
It allows the investigator to analyze the case to see if further investigation is necessary
What types of investigations may be performed by a Private Investigator?
Insurance fraud investigations
Missing person’s investigations 27
Employment background investigations
FIPPA Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy is
Provincial
