Preliminaries to Trial in the CC

Question 1

A preparatory hearing should be held if…

Answer 1

1. The judge feels that the case if of such complexity, seriousness, or length, that a hearing is needed,
2. There will be an application to hold a tried without a jury.
3. The counts include terrorism punishable by 10 years.

Question 2

The special pleas in Bar

Answer 2

1. autrefois acquit
2. autrefois convict
3. Pardon