Search and seizure

Question 1

Section 8 of the charter:

Answer 1

Every individual has the right to be secure against unreasonable search and seizure

Question 2

What is the definition of search and seizure

Answer 2

It is defined as a legal process whereby a police or a person of authority in the society is granted the right to search a person and confiscate any relevant evidence to the crime of suspected under reasonable grounds

Question 3

Search:

Answer 3

The police can intrude on a individuals expectation of privacy based on reasonable grounds

Question 4

If you want to conduct a search in Canada you need a:

Answer 4

warrant

Question 5

What are some cases where there’s no need for the police to obtain a warrant

Answer 5

1. when they have reason to believe that someone life is in danger
2. a suspect is about to escape
3. a suspect is trying to destroy the evidence

Question 6

Warrant

Answer 6

A document that gives police the ability to search someone’s private property (car, home or backpack)

Question 7

Seizure

Answer 7

The taking of a ‘thing’ from a person by a public authority without that person’s consent

Question 8

‘Plain-View Sight’:

Answer 8

When law enforcement can see a criminal act or substance without having to search

Question 9

Wingspan

Answer 9

Area where you can reach (immediate vicinity)

Question 10

Overall section 8 is

Answer 10

to limit the power of law enforcement

- limiting individuals the right of privacy