Psychology 2990A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Henry Morgentaler, O. J. Simpson, Jury Trial

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2990A/B
• Professor: Doug Hazlewood

Document Summary

Civil trails: dispute between citizens or between groups (ex: your sue someone you ll be involved in a civil trail) there is no absolute right to a jury trial (depends on provincial legislation). Civil trail are allowed in ontario (not quebec) Criminal trial: (offences against the crown not between citizens or groups) if you commit a crime in canada is against our lady the queen and dignity. It"s constitutional (charter) right to jury trial but is important to notice is for only more serious offences (penalty of 5 years or more in prison). All criminal trails involved jury in the most cases, and so a huge consequence for the accused. Apply the law (as defined by judges) Render a unanimous verdict of guilty or not guilty. Juries represent the community where the crime occurred (a eu lieu??) (adds legitimacy and public acceptance to verdicts.