PSY328H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Jury Trial, Henry Morgentaler, 18 Months
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In canada, juries are used in both criminal and civil cases. In criminal cases, the right to trial by jury was carried over from england to the british colonies in north america in the mid-1700s. It is (cid:374)o(cid:449) p(cid:396)ese(cid:396)(cid:448)ed i(cid:374) ca(cid:374)ada(cid:859)s charter of rights and freedoms (1982; 11(d) and 11(f)). In civil trials, which involve a dispute between private parties (individuals or corporations) and not the state, the right to a jury is not specifically preserved in the. Examples of summary offences include disturbing the peace, solicitation of prostitution and assault. Punishable by no more than 6 months in jail and a fine no more than , but that are exceptions like assault with weapon can go up to 18 months. Juries are reserved for the most serious class of offences, indictable offences: murder, treason, and piracy, the accused will be tried in a superior court before a judge and jury. (again, there may some exceptions.
