Police-Investigation, Arrest, and Bringing the Accused to Trial

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to police investigations, arrest procedures, and the trial process.

Police powers

Special legal powers held by police officers to search, detain, and arrest suspected criminals.

Core duties of police

The main responsibilities of police officers, including crime prevention, law enforcement, and assistance to victims.

Police conduct oversight

The four main ways to oversee police behavior: legislatively, judicially, administratively, and constitutionally.

Appearance Notice

A legal document stating the criminal charge and court date, used for less serious offences.

Arrest Procedure

The steps that must be taken by a police officer for an arrest to be lawful.

Arrest warrant

A court order issued for the arrest of a suspect, naming them and listing the charges.

Citizen's arrest

The legal ability for ordinary citizens to arrest others in certain situations.

Search warrant

A court order authorizing police to search a specific place for evidence.

Section 9 of the Charter

Provides the right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned.

Legal Aid

Financial assistance provided by the government for individuals who cannot afford legal representation.

Bail

Money or property guaranteed to the court for the release of an accused pending trial.

Disclosure

The process by which the Crown reveals all evidence to the defence prior to trial.

Preliminary hearing

A hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial.

Plea bargain

An agreement where the accused pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence.

Prima facie case

Evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact or raise a presumption of fact until contradicted.