Criminal Justice in Canada A Reader 5th Edition By Julian V. - Test Bank

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CHAPTER 5: THE ROLE OF THE PROSECUTOR

 

Brian Manarin

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. During the sentencing stage of a trial, Tara puts forward a sentencing option that is in the defendant’s best interests. What role does Tara occupy?

a.	jury member
b.	Crown attorney
c.	judge
d.	defence attorney

 

ANS:  d                    REF:   p. 53

REF: Higher Order

 

2. Where are the majority of criminal cases prosecuted in Canada?

a.	the Supreme Court of Canada
b.	provincial courts
c.	appeal courts
d.	federal courts

 

ANS:  b                    REF:   p. 52

REF: Remember

 

3. Which piece of legislation directs the prosecution of criminal cases in Canada?

a.	the Constitution
b.	the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
c.	the Criminal Code
d.	the Corrections and Conditional Release Act

 

ANS:  c                     REF:   p. 52

REF: Remember

 

4. Where do most Crown attorneys earn their salaries?

a.	through interviews and appearances
b.	through legal research
c.	in Parliament
d.	in the courtroom

 

ANS:  d                    REF:   p. 52

REF: Remember

 

 

5. Ava works in the court system. In her daily duties she often finds herself providing the police with professional advice regarding criminal cases. Which role does Ava occupy?

a.	Crown attorney
b.	defence attorney
c.	judge
d.	court clerk

 

ANS:  a                     REF:   p. 52

REF: Higher Order

 

6. What is the major goal of a prosecution?

a.	a finding of legal guilt
b.	a finding of factual guilt
c.	a just end result
d.	a conviction

 

ANS:  c                     REF:   p. 52

REF: Remember

 

7. Will works in the court system. He is required to provide all information about each case he works on to the defence counsel. Which role does Will occupy?

a.	judge
b.	court clerk
c.	prosecutor
d.	bailiff

 

ANS:  c                     REF:   p. 53

REF: Higher Order

 

8. Who bears the burden of proof in a criminal trial?

a.	Crown
b.	judge
c.	defence
d.	jury

 

ANS:  a                     REF:   p. 53

REF: Remember

 

9. Which statement best describes charge screening in Canada?

a.	It is necessary to prosecute the vast majority of criminal offences.
b.	The decision to proceed with a prosecution rests with the Crown.
c.	The decision to halt a prosecution rests with the Crown.
d.	Screening is a process rather than an event.

 

ANS:  a                     REF:   p. 53

REF: Remember

 

 

10. Cleo is a Crown prosecutor responsible for a case involving a charge of manslaughter. While preparing the case she realizes that there is very little evidence available and no witnesses are willing to testify. She decides to terminate the prosecution. What is Cleo engaging in?

a.	plea bargaining
b.	charge screening
c.	diversion
d.	charge bargaining

 

ANS:  b                    REF:   p. 53-54

REF: Higher Order

 

11. Kurt is a Crown prosecutor responsible for a case involving a charge of assault. While preparing the case he notes that the victim has been affected emotionally and physically by the assault and very much wants to see the offender tried in criminal court. Which of the following is Kurt considering in this situation?

a.	prospect of conviction
b.	alternative measures
c.	the public interest
d.	Crown interest

 

ANS:  c                     REF:   p. 55

REF: Higher Order

 

12. Which statement does NOT accurately reflect alternative measures programs in Canada?

a.	Offenders must admit to guilt to participate in such programs.
b.	Alternative measures programs can be recommended by the Crown.
c.	Offenders may be sentenced to participate in a program following a criminal trial.
d.	Offenders must consent to participation in these programs.

 

ANS:  c                     REF:   p. 56

REF: Remember

 

13. What is an alternate term for bail?

a.	judicial interim release
b.	judicial recognizance
c.	surety
d.	conditional release

 

ANS:  a                     REF:   p. 56

REF: Remember

 

14. Which statement best describes bail decisions in Canada?

a.	Individuals held without bail are significantly more likely to plead not guilty.
b.	Individuals held without bail are significantly more likely to plead guilty.
c.	The onus is always on the Crown to prove that bail should be denied.
d.	The onus is always on the defence to prove that bail should be granted.

 

ANS:  b                    REF:   p. 57

REF: Remember

 

15. At which stage of a trial are both the prosecution and the accused at their most vulnerable?

a.	during opening arguments
b.	during judicial or jury deliberation
c.	at the sentencing stage
d.	during closing arguments

 

ANS:  c                     REF:   p. 60

REF: Remember