Exam 1: An Overview of the Criminal Justice System in Canada

Both John and Sam recently were charged with a similar offence under the Canadian Criminal Code.Interestingly,John received a different sentence than Sam.What is the cause or reason for this difference in sentencing?

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the rule of law?

Because of an increase in the number of stabbings,criminal justice personnel decide to charge everyone involved in such crimes,eliminate plea bargains,and hand out lengthier punishments when an individual is convicted of such crimes.This type of approach represents which definition of crime?

According to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act,the role of a special advocate is to protect the interests of those persons subject to which of the following?

Madison is asked by the Crown prosecutor to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence.What type of justice does this demonstrate?

Substantive justice is concerned with the appropriateness of a case.

A judicial interim hearing is also known as a bail hearing.

Janet Able,a 15-year-old high school student,robbed a neighbourhood gas station and took off with both money and goods from the store.She was identified and located by police because the gas station had a video of her break-in.Which Canadian court is most likely to hear this case?

In what year did Bill C-15 pass and become law in Canada?

Each stage of the criminal justice funnel shows an increase in numbers of people being processed.

Which of the following is a policy of the due process model?

When can a police officer arrest an individual without a warrant?

Discuss how the legal system in Canada has responded to cases involving euthanasia and assisted suicide.

What are the two major parts of the Canadian system of criminal procedure?

Which province was the first to legalize physician-assisted death in June 2014?

Which three major agencies comprise the Canadian criminal justice system?

Which of the following ensures that the accused appears at her trial while permitting her to participate in the development of her defence?

Discuss the Anti-terrorism Act as it relates to procedural justice.Do you agree or disagree?

Which section of the Anti-terrorism Act allows authorities in Canada to arrest suspects without a warrant and to detain them for up to 72 hours without charge?

Criminal law is not static,because as social attitudes change,definitions of crime are constantly refashioned in response.