CC102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Recognizance, Eyewitness Identification, Exculpatory Evidence
Document Summary
Prosecutes criminal cases and proves beyond a reasonable count that accused is guilty. Not to win cases but to present evidence. Document that outlines the allegation of criminal law breaking. Brought before a justice of the peace (jp) May be used to issue warrant or summons. May be used after suspect is arrested or issued an appearance notice, or before. Charges are not laid in many cases: Suspect was under the age of 12. Expense too much for severity of crime. Police need crown approval before laying charge. The release by a judge or jp of a person who has been charged with a criminal offence pending a court appearance. Crown must demonstrate that the detention of the accused until their trial is necessary. Forfeit money if they fail to appear in court. Friend or relative who ensures the accused person will appear in court; forfeit money. Increase in conditions, set up for failure.
