CRI210H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Indictable Offence, Crown Attorney
27 Dec 2016
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This chapter discusses the general roles of a prosecutor while contrasting the role with that of the defence counsel. It then goes on to highlight the three primary tasks a crown attorney regularly deals with: (1) charge screening and disclosure, (2) bail hearings and (3) sentencing. Crown attorney: lawyer responsible for preparing and prosecuting cases for alleged criminal and quasi- criminal offence occurring within the province in which they are employed. Primary role: searching for the truth during the trial process . Providing professional advice to police, related agencies and the general public on criminal matters. Ensuring the accused receives a fair trial. Purpose not to obtain a conviction but rather to lay before a jury what the crown considers credible evidence relevant to the alleged crime. Impartial and moderate, unlike the defence counsel who is openly partisan. Must (few exceptions) disclose the case in its entirety to the defence.
