PSYC 331 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7-15: Mens Rea, Note-Taking, Sleepwalking
Document Summary
Jury selection in canada: criminal cases: act was allegedly committed as found in the criminal code of canada, civil cases: involve a breach of contract or other claims of harm (torts) Three types of offences in canada: summary offences: Sentence of fewer than 6 months in prison & fine of less than : tried by judge alone (defendant doesn"t have a right to a trial by jury) Juries act: provincial and territorial legislation that outlines the eligibility criteria for jury service and how prospective jurors must be selected. Jury summons: a court order that states a time and place to go for jury duty: canada: criminal trials have 12-person juries, two types of challenges lawyers can use to reject a potential juror: Peremptory challenge to reject jurors who they believe are unlikely to reach a verdict in their favor. Challenge for cause: lawyer must give a reason for rejecting the prospective juror.
