Purposes Of Criminal Pre-trial Procedures Flashcards
1
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Assist the police
A
Identifying evidence for either parties
2
Q
Protects the rights of the accused
A
Ensures accused is treated innocent until proven guilty
3
Q
Provides rights to the police
A
They facilitate police investigation
4
Q
Provide an opportunity for the accused to be released pending trial
A
This is Bail
5
Q
Clarify issues
A
Designed to narrow the issues that need to be determined
6
Q
Determine whether a trial should proceed
A
If the evidence is of sufficient weight to support a conviction by a jury ( Prima facie )
7
Q
Determine if the accused wishes to plead guilty or not guilty
A
Accused has the opportunity to plead guilty at an early stage to receive a lighter sanction
