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Participants in a Criminal Trial
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Participants in a Criminal Trial
In a Criminal Trial there are two fundamental principles
1) accused is innocent until proven guilty
2) Must be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
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Participants in a Criminal Trial
Judge Makes decisions on
admissibility of evidence
Controls events in the courtroom
Interprets the law in the case
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Participants in a Criminal Trial
Judge Instructs the jury on
the points of law Sentences convicted
person
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Participants in a Criminal Trial
The Defence Person charged with
the crime is the accused
Duty counsel is legal aid provided by the court
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Participants in a Criminal Trial
The Defence Defence Counsel is
the lawyer who represents the interests of the accused
Tries to show the accused is not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
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Participants in a Criminal Trial
The Crown or Prosecution
Represents the government and society's interests
Researches the law Recommends the
charges
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Participants in a Criminal Trial
The Crown or Prosecution
Assembles evidence Interviews witnesses Is not responsible for
bringing forth a conviction, but credible evidence of the truth.
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Participants in a Criminal Trial
The Crown and Defence
Crown must give all of its evidence to the Defence, sometimes even arguments
Defence does not have to do the same
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Participants in a Criminal Trial
The Court Clerk Assists the Judge Keeps a record of
trial exhibits Administers the
oaths Announces the start
and end of proceedings
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Participants in a Criminal Trial
Court Reporter Records, word for
word, everything that is said.
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Participants in a Criminal Trial
Sheriff Maintains Court
Security Handles custody of
the accused Summons, pays, and
secludes jurors
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Participants in a Criminal Trial
Witnesses Give evidence of the
circumstances surrounding the crime
Are subpoenaed to appear
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Participants in a Criminal Trial
Witnesses If they don't appear
they can be found in contempt Give evidence of the circumstances surrounding the crime
Are subpoenaed to appear
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Participants in a Criminal Trial
Jury A group of 12 men
and women Chosen by the
Crown and the Defence
Listen to the case and make a decision on the guilt of the accused
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Participants in a Criminal Trial
Jury Their decision must
be unanimous No reasons need to
be given for their decision
Must be 18 Resident of the
province for at least a year
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Participants in a Criminal Trial
Jury Politicians and justice
system workers are generally exempt
To skip you must apply to the sheriff