LAWS 1000 : W20-Vago and Nelson pgs. 70-77.docx
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Vago & nelson: (w-20) - (relevant for winter term paper!!) The only exception to this would be those who commit an offence under military law and have their hearing in a military tribunal. Serious offences include: murder, treason, hijacking, intimidating parliament, bribery ect. With consent of the attorney general and the accused, one can opt out of having a jury in the trial. Criminal cases jury is composed of 12 people. Civil cases unanimous is not required. only typically six jury members. Jury members: selection and constitution of juries provincial jurisdiction in canada.
