[PSYC 2400] - Final Exam Guide - Ultimate 46 pages long Study Guide!
30 Mar 2017
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In canada the court deals with both civil and criminal cases. Criminal cases are those in which an act was allegedly committed as found in the criminal code of canada. In contrast, civil cases are those that involve a breach of contract or other claims of harm, (known as torts). Both civil and court cases can be heard by jury or judge alone. Six or eight jury members trials are common for civil cases, but 12 jury member trials are common for criminal trials. The process of jury selection differs by province and territory (and country), although there are a number of commonalitis across jurisdictions. There are 3 types of offences in canada: (1) summary offences, (2) indictable offences, and (3) hybrid offences. Summary offences involve a sentence of fewer than 6 months in prison and a fine of less than . Summary offences are tried by the judge alone.
