Unit 3 - Criminal Trial Terms (Part I) Flashcards

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[Finish the statement] In a criminal trial, the burden of proof is on the crown to prove guilt of the accused….

A

beyond a reasonable doubt

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Information (evidence) given by a person who witnessed the event in question is known as

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Direct Evidence

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Information (evidence) that relates only indirectly to the alleged offence is known as

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Circumstantial Evidence

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4
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Lawyers from both sides prior to a trial are allowed to dismiss witnesses using this term.

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A peremptory challenge

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5
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In order to be part of jury duty, three elements must exist, what are they?

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  1. Be 18 years old
  2. Be a Canadian Citizen
  3. Be on the voters list
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Information (evidence) that shows that the accused has previously committed a similar offence is known as

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Similar Fact Evidence

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Information not coming from the direct, personal experience or knowledge of the witness is known as

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Hearsay Evidence

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Evidence based on the thoughts of the witness is known as

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Opinion Evidence

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Evidence of the person’s character traits can be prejudicial and is therefore restricted in its use is known as

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Character Evidence

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10
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This device is considered Considered to be Hearsay and is inadmissible as evidence.

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Polygraph machine

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11
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This person has full control of the courtroom

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Judge

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The person in the courtroom who looks after all of the files is located right in front of the judge

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Court Clerk

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The person in the courtroom who is responsible for recording all spoken evidence, questions, and comments made during a trial. Is right in front of the judge

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Court Reporter

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Responsible for the duties of the legal process in the court. This person may be beside the judge in court

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Bailiff

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The lawyer(s) who represents the government in a criminal trial. They are always seated on the side of the witness stand

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Crown Attorney

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The lawyer(s) who represents the person accused of committing an offence

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Defense Attorney

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the person charged with committing an offence located in the prisoners dock

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a group of 12 citizens who decide on the guilt or innocence of an accused person. Only in superior court

19
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A person called to give evidence in the trial

20
Q

When you are arrested, you are read this

A

Charter Rights Warning

21
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This is usually posted in a pre-trial to allow the accused to be let out of jail under specific conditions

22
Q

This is the type of judge that looks over the pre-trial

23
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In order to avoid going to trial or being arrested, a person can set up this with the police or crown attornies.

A

Plea Bargain

24
Q

If an individual is an indigenous Canadian, they can ask for one of these instead of a trial

A

Sentencing Circle

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The first thing that happens in a trial after the judge has sat down is this
Arraignment
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If the witness knowingly lies on the stand, he or she can be convicted of this
Perjury
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This can be used to prove someone was somewhere else when the crime had been committed
Alibi
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Which side reads their opening submission first and reads their closing statements last in a trial
Crown Attorney
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When there is no UNANIMOUS consent in a jury vote, it is called
A hung jury
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This is given by the judge or jury at the end of a trial in regards to the court case that was just heard.
Verdict
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What are the two outcomes after a verdict has been given?
1. A conviction is decided upon (guilty) | 2. An acquittal is decided upon (not guilty)
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While incarcerated, criminals can be let out early. This is called
Parole
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Both lawyers get to introduce witnesses from their side and ask questions. These questions are called
Direct Questions
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Both lawyers get to question witnesses prepared by their 'friends' on the other side. These questions are called
Cross-Examination Question
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The rows of benches in a courtroom, where sometimes the court artist will be seated is called this
Public Seating Area