PSY344H5 Chapter 7: Chapter 7 -Jury Selection- 2
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In canada, the courts deal with both civil and criminal cases. Criminal cases are those in which an act was allegedly committed as found in the criminal code of canada jury trials can have 23 jury members. Civil cases are those that involve a breach of contract or other climes of harm (known as torts)- jury trials can have 6-8 members. Civil and criminal cases can be hear by jury or judge alone. In canada, relative to the total number of trials that take place, only a few are tried by jury; the remainder of trials are heard and ruled by judges only. Involves a sentence less than 6 months in prison, and a fine of less than . For some sentences maximum sentence is 18 months. Not tried by judge alone, and defendant charged with summary offense does not have the right to a trial by jury.
