LS272 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Indictable Offence, Jury Trial, Summary Offence
28 Jan 2020
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Jury selection and decision rules for both are very different. Jury selection in canada: process of jury selection differs by province and territory (and country), there are similarities though. The cases heard by juries: there are different types of cases juries will hear, media coverage may distort perceptions of the frequency of trials heard by juries. Only some type of offences can proceed with jury trials. Sometimes defendants are given an option of a jury trial, but can opt out to be tried by judge alone. Defendant charged with this offence doesn"t have a right to trial by jury. Less serious indictable offences are heard by a judge sitting alone. Include theft (other than theft of cattle), obtaining money or property by false pretences, and failure to comply with a probation order. Highly serious indictable offences must be tried by judge and jury.
