True and False 12 Flashcards

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One of the features of fundamental justice is that the law applies to all members if society

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Civil law is used in every province except Quebec

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The most common bodily substance found at a crime scene is blood

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The basic principle of common law is to follow precedent

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Road blocks to stop suspected impaired drivers are considered arbitrary detention but legal

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One incident can result in both criminal and civil offences

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The rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Charter are absolute

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If a victim consents to fight, the accused cannot be found guilty of causing injuries to the victim

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If the accused used a toy guy to intimidate his vicim, he is still guilty of assault

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If the victim is a police officer, the accused will automatically be charged with first degree murder

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A charge of infanticide can only apple when the victim is under the age of one year

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A police officer must physically touch the accused to make a lawful arrest

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13
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Young people are subject to the same penalties as adult offenders

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If a medical examiner testifies at a trial, that is direct evidence

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A benefit to the accused in using a plea bargain is that he will not receive a criminal record

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Hearsay evidence is not admissible because the witness might have misinterpreted the conversation overheard

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17
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An occupier of land has no responsibility whatsoever for injuries to a trespasser

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18
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Parents are always liable for the torts caused by their children

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Slander occurs when the defendant has made written statements that harm the plaintiff

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