Law Quiz

An individual who is under arrest, must do all but one of the following:
- go with the police
- make a statement
- give a name and address
- have fingerprints and a photograph taken
A preliminary hearing is held to determine:
- If a person can be released pending trial
- If a person should be charged with a summary or indictable offence
- If there is enough evidence to put the accused person in prison
- If there is enough evidence to put the accused person on trial
Less serious offences in Canada are known as:
- misdemeanor
- indictable
- summary conviction
- felony
An accused may be released by signing a promise to appear, known as:
- surety
- affidavit
- peace bond
- recognizance
Normally, a bail application or hearing must be made available within:
- 48 hours of the arrest
- 24 hours of the arrest
- 7 days of the arrest
- 72 hours of the arrest
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