PSYC39H3 Chapter 7: Chapter 7 Notes
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Crimninal cases: are those in which an act was allegedly committed as found in the criminal code of canada. Civil cases: those that involve a breach of contract or other claims of harm (know as torts). In canada only a few types of t rials are heard by jury, remained by judges alone. 3 types of offences in canada: summary offences: sentence = <6 months prison, sometimes up to 18 months, fine< , no jury. : heard by judge alone, ex: theft (but not theft of cattle) and failure to comply to probation order. general and accused agree can be tried with judge alone. Accused decides whether heard by jury, also the right to choose whether: Up to crown attorney to decide if indictable or summary. Jury act: provincial and terri torial legislation which outlines criteria for jury service, and how prospective jurors are selected. Juror governed by federal law: random names from telephone books or voters lists selected.
