CLU3M - Chapter 5

Test Date: 1/15/26

Q: What powers do police have?

A: Investigate, detain, arrest with reasonable grounds.

Q: When can police arrest without a warrant?

A: If a crime is committed or about to be committed.

Q: What rights does an accused have after arrest?

A: Right to remain silent, right to counsel, right to be informed.

Q: When can an accused be held until bail?

A: If public safety or flight risk is a concern.

Q: What is habeas corpus?

A: Right to challenge unlawful detention.

Q: How does habeas corpus apply to bail?

A: Ensures detention is legally justified.

Q: What is disclosure?

A: Crown must share all relevant evidence with defence.

Q: What is hard evidence?

A: Physical objects (weapons, documents).

Q: What is forensic evidence?

A: Scientific analysis (fingerprints, blood).

Q: Why does the Crown encourage guilty pleas?

A: Saves time, money, and court resources.

Q: What is a preliminary hearing?

A: Determines if there’s enough evidence to go to trial.

Q: How can charges be dropped at a preliminary hearing?

A: If evidence is insufficient.

Q: Purpose of R v Feeney?

A: Police need warrants to enter homes.

Q: Purpose of R v Hall?

A: Bail denial must be justified.