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accused
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
appeal
a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial
appellant
the party who appeals a decision of a lower court
arraignment
a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment
bailiff
an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc
beyond a reasonable doubt
The standard that must be met by the prosecution's evidence in a criminal case
bugging
secret wiring of suspect's home, office or car with electronic device
burden of proof
the duty of proving a disputed charge
challenge for cause
Excusing a juror from a trial for a stated, specific reason
character evidence
Evidence that refers to a person's general disposition or propensity
charge to the jury
The judge's instructions to the jury concerning the law that applies to the facts of the case on trial
circumstantial evidence
evidence providing only a basis for inference about the fact in dispute
court clerk
An officer appointed by the judges of the court to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court, maintain court records, handle financial matters, and provide other administrative support to the court.
court of appeal
an appellate court which reviews the decisions of federal district courts and hears appeals to orders issued by regulatory agencies
court reporter
A person who makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court
court security officer
the court official who maintains security in the courtroom
cross-examination
The interrogation of a witness by the opposing party
Crown attorney
represents society and tries to prove charges against the accused
defence counsel
the lawyer who defends an accused person on trial
direct evidence
evidence directly related to the fact in dispute
direct examination
the initial questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness
directed verdict
a verdict entered by the court in a jury trial without consideration by the jury
duty counsel
a lawyer on duty in a courtroom or police station to give free legal advice to persons just arrested or brought before the court
electronic surveillance
surveillance by electronic means
evidence
your basis for belief or disbelief
Federal Court of Canada
a court that hears cases involving the federal government, consisting of a trial and an appeal decision
hearsay evidence
evidence based on what someone has told the witness and not of direct knowledge
hung jury
a jury that is unable to agree on a verdict
judge
an authority who is able to estimate worth or quality
jury
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
jury panel
the large group of randomly selected citizens from which jury members are chosen
justice of the peace
a local magistrate with limited powers
leave
the act of departing politely
motion for dismissal
a request by defence counsel that the judge dismiss the charges against the defendant
peremptory challenge
A district court may grant each side in a civil or criminal trial the right to exclude a certain number of prospective jurors without cause or giving a reason
perjury
criminal offense of making false statements under oath
preliminary hearing
a critical stage of criminal proceedings when it is determined if probable cause exists to believe a crime has been committed and that the defendant committed it
Provincial Court
the lowest level in the hierarchy of Canadian courts
rebut
prove to be false or incorrect
respondent
someone who responds
sheriff
person who collects people who have to be in court for varyous reasons
subpoena
a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding
Superior Court of the province
the highest criminal and civil court, consisting of a trial division and an appeal division
Supreme Court of Canada
highest court; unlimited criminal jurisdiction; hears appeals from Provincial Supreme courts
surrebuttal
a pleading by the plaintiff in reply to the defendant's rebutter
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