PSYC 2400 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Peremptory Challenge, Sexual Assault, 18 Months
16 Mar 2016
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Judge only, sentence fewer than 6 months and fine less than . 3 categorizes (by seriousness: less serious indictable offences are heard by a judge sitting alone. These are found in section 553 of cc and include theft, obtaining money of property by false pretences, and failure to comply with probation order: highly serious indictable offences must be tried by a judge and jury. Cc- if general attorney and accused agree, court can proceed without jury: for some offences, the accused can choose whether the trial proceeds by judge and jury or judge alone (indictable offences not listed in section. 553 or 469 of cc, such as robbery, arson, and sexual assault with weapon. Includes max sentence of more than 5 years if proceeded by indictment. If crown proceeds summarily, the max is 6 months, or 18 months in some cases (sexual assault)
