1. The Participants

2. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Crown must prove case beyond a reasonable doubt: a reasonable person would have no choice but to conclude that the defendant committed the offence.

3. The Judge: Decisions on admissibility of evidence
Controls events in courtroom
Interprets law pertaining to the case
Decides guilt or innocence if no jury
Decides sentence

4. Justice of the Peace: Less authority than a judge
Issue arrest or search warrants
Hear bail applications

5. The Defence: Represents interests of the accused
If accused pleads not guilty – try to show there is reasonable doubt
If accused pleads guilty will recommend an appropriate sentence
Accused does not have to take stand

6. The Prosecution Crown represents gov’t/society’s interests
Role is not to obtain conviction but to present credible evidence of a crime
Important witnesses are police officers

7. Witnesses: Give evidence under oath, concerning knowledge of a crime
May be forced to testify by a subpoena
Commit perjury if they knowingly make false statements on the stand

8. The Jury Group of 12 Pool of ordinary citizens
Listen to evidence and follow judge’s instructions on law
Decide on guilt or innocence
Decision must be unanimous