PSYC 3310 Chapter 7: Chapter 7 – PSYC3310
21 Oct 2016
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If the crown does proceed by indictment, then the accused has the choice of how he/she would like to proceed, that is, whether by judge and jury or by judge alone. Canadian criminal code divides offences into three broad categories: Jury trials carried over form england, now preserved in canada"s charter of rights and freedoms. Summary offences the least serious ones (disturbing the peace, solicitation of prostitution, and. Indictable offences the most serious class (murder, treason, and piracy); the accused will be. Hybrid offences the majority of other offences; (cid:498)either way offences(cid:499), the crown has the option. Fact finders jury"s duty to determine the facts from the evidence presented at trial and then apply. Community conscience greater legitimacy and public acceptance as it"s usually selected from the. Guard against oppressive or rigid laws can often send a powerful message to the government regarding the community"s sentiments.
