FSC239Y5 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Exclusionary Rule, Blood Pressure, Forensic Accounting
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What is law the system of rules recognized as regulating actions of all members normally involves punishment for violation. Has federal parliament for all laws in canada + provincial/territorial level parliaments. Ontario court of justice 95% of cases, deals with criminal offence that aren"t that serious. Child support, adoption, civil disputes, think judge judy. No involvement of a jury sometimes but only in bc or ontario. Justice of the peace literally can be anyone very problematic. Judge has law background, masters in law, was a lawyer. Superior court 5% of cases, criminal cases that are more serious facing 5+ years in jail. Ontario court of appeal each province//territory has one, Anyone convicted of serious offence has an automatic right to request an appeal. Must ask for permission before case is heard. Only hears 70 cases each year [70:600,000] Judicial reviews of federal decision makers, avenue of appeal. Ministers of justice existing to representing society as a whole.