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2 How does a criminal case start? Prosecution examination Report to the police Instructions to jurors Sentence

3 Which of the following is true about juries in Canada? All criminal cases have a jury. Accused chooses in every case Max sent.of 5 yrs or + & accused chooses. Only for all indictable offences

4 What is the basis for a peremptory challenge? Juror is related to victim Juror is related to defense Work-related reasons No need to show cause

5 Who can be a juror in Nova Scotia? A teenager A lawyer A permanent resident None of the above

6 What is the main goal of the opening statement? To show what will be proved and how To let the accused testify To let defence challenge prosecution All of the above

7 What is voir dire? Court sanctions A process for jury selection Police reports Appeals to the Supreme Court

8 Who is not a formal Criminal Justice actor in Canada? Judges Police officers Victims Prosecutors

9 What happens if there is a hung jury? Accused not guilty so new trial is double jeopardy Prosecution may retry There must be a new trial All of the above

10 Which is a difference between CJ in the US & Canada? Sentences may not be appealed in the US No voir dire in the US Most cases have a jury in the US There are no differences

11 Which is true about the decision to prosecute? Enough grounds for a conviction Not against public interest There are some exceptions All of the above

12 Which is true about sentencing? No jurors Judge decides it It can be appealed All of the above

13 Who can appeal a sentence in Canada? Only the defence Victim & Crown Crown & defence Only the Crown

14 How do you get a verdict? Simple majority Unanimity Absolute majority One non guilty vote suffices for a non guilty verdict

15 Which is true about the charge to jurors? The judge must always charge jurors It must take place before deliberations The judge may precharge jurors at any time All of the above

16 What is not allowed in direct examinations? Direct questions Open-ended questions Leading questions Do we have to know this?

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