Canadian Criminal Law Quiz WEEK 3

What is an indictable offence?

• The least serious of criminal offences

• The most serious of criminal offences

• Offences where the Crown has the absolute right to elect to proceed either summarily or by indictment

• None of the above

What is a hybrid offence?

• The least serious of criminal offences

• The most serious of criminal offences

• Offences where the Crown has the absolute right to elect to proceed either summarily or by indictment

• None of the above

What is a summary offence?

• The least serious of criminal offences

• The most serious of criminal offences

• Offences where the Crown has the absolute right to elect to proceed either summarily or by indictment

• None of the above

What is the maximum punishment for a summary conviction offence?

• $5,000.00 and/or 2 years less a day

• No limit to penalty (except death)

• No time limit for laying charges

• None of the above

What is the maximum punishment for an indictable offence?

• $5,000.00 and/or 2 years less a day

• No limit to penalty (except death)

• No time limit for laying charges

• None of the above

What is the maximum punishment for a hybrid offence?

• $5,000.00 and/or 2 years less a day

• No limit to penalty (except death)

• No time limit for laying charges

• None of the above

What is the main purpose of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

• To guarantee fundamental freedoms

• To outline citizens' rights with their governments

• To protect individuals' legal rights in criminal cases

• All of the above

What rights are protected under the Legal Rights section of the Charter?

• Right to life, liberty and security of the person

• Right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure

• Right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned

• All of the above

What does the Charter guarantee regarding search and seizure?

• Protection against unreasonable search and seizure

• Protection against arbitrary detention

• Right to be informed about the reason for arrest

• Right to legal counsel

What does the Charter guarantee regarding criminal trials?

• Right to be informed of the charge and the evidence

• Right to a trial within a reasonable time

• Right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty

• All of the above