CRIM 131 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Crown Attorney, Ivan Rand
28 May 2016
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Lawyer must argue the accused side against the case of the state. Advance the interest of the accused right through to the sentencing hearing. Defence proposes sentence in the best interest of the accused. The vast majority of criminal cases in canada are prosecuted in the lower-level provincial division courts. Crown attorneys are lawyers responsible for preparing and prosecuting cases for alleged criminal and quasi-criminal offences occurring within the province. The pre-eminent legislation that governs the prosecution of criminal offences in canada is the. The majority of prosecutors earn their living in the courtroom. Their role focuses on searching for the truth during the trial process. Other prosecutorial responsibilities include drafting court documents and providing professional advice to the police, related agencies, and the general public on criminal matters. Prosecutors must have knowledge of criminal law, procedure and rules of evidence. Must know the workings of the canadian charter of rights and freedoms: supreme law of canada.
