Question 1

Orlee is describing the division of a larger court into a criminal court, a family court, a small claims court, a youth court, and a family violence court. What type of larger court is she referencing?

Accepted Answer

Orlee is describing a provincial court, which typically handles a wide range of legal matters including criminal cases, family disputes, small claims, and specialized issues such as youth and family violence, at a more localized or regional level compared to federal or supreme courts.

Question 2

Sonja was stopped by the Winnipeg Police for public drunkenness, loitering, and disturbing the peace. Which Canadian court is most likely to hear this case?

Accepted Answer

Provincial courts in Canada typically handle the majority of criminal cases, including matters such as public drunkenness, loitering, and disturbing the peace. These are considered less serious offences and are within the jurisdiction of provincial courts.

Question 3

What are superior courts in Canada usually known as?

Accepted Answer

Superior courts in Canada are known as the Court of Queen's Bench in some provinces, and the terminology changes to reflect the current monarch (e.g., Court of King's Bench when the monarch is male). The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the country, but the term "superior courts" generally refers to the principal trial courts with general jurisdiction in each province or territory.

Question 4

Which three major agencies comprise the Canadian criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian criminal justice system is comprised of three major components: the police (responsible for enforcing the law), the courts (adjudicating on legal matters and ensuring justice is served), and corrections (managing the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders). These agencies work together to maintain law and order, protect citizens, and uphold justice.

Question 5

Who first used the social norms definition of crime?

Accepted Answer

Edwin Sutherland first used the social norms definition of crime.

Question 6

Janet Able, a 15-year-old high school student, robbed a neighbourhood gas station and took off with both money and goods from the store. She was identified and located by police because the gas station had a video of her break-in. Which Canadian court is most likely to hear this case?

Accepted Answer

In Canada, most criminal cases, especially those involving minors, are heard in provincial courts. Since Janet is a 15-year-old who committed a robbery, her case would likely be handled by the youth justice system, which operates under the jurisdiction of provincial courts.

Question 7

The Nunavut Court is unique in Canada because consists of how many trial court levels?

Accepted Answer

The Nunavut Court is unique in Canada because it consists of a single-level trial court system, meaning it combines the functions of both lower court and superior court levels into one.

Question 8

The lower courts are called the provincial courts in most jurisdictions, but in Ontario they have a different name. What are they called in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

In Ontario, the lower courts are referred to as the Court of Justice. This encompasses both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice, which handle different types of legal matters within the province.

Question 9

What is the first court most Canadians encounter when charged with a criminal offence?

Accepted Answer

The first court most Canadians encounter when charged with a criminal offence is the provincial court. This level of court handles the majority of criminal cases and is the initial point of entry into the criminal justice system for individuals facing charges.

Question 10

Joanne is convicted of her third break and entering offence in the past two years. At Joanne's sentencing hearing the Crown prosecutor focuses her argument upon what the length of the sentence should be, while the defence attorney looks specifically at Joanne's addiction and poor family environment and requests that his client be given probation so she can attend counselling in the community. What is the Crown prosecutor ignoring in her presentation?

Accepted Answer

The Crown prosecutor is ignoring the social context of Joanne's behaviour, such as her addiction and poor family environment, which the defence attorney highlights as factors that should influence the sentencing decision towards probation and rehabilitation rather than incarceration.

Question 11

Which court has the greatest authority in any criminal matter in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court of Canada is the highest court in the country, having the ultimate authority in all legal matters, including criminal law. It has the final say in any legal dispute, including the interpretation of federal and provincial laws.

Question 12

The RCMP is NOT responsible for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The RCMP is NOT responsible for which...

Question 13

The lower courts are called the provincial courts in most jurisdictions, but in Ontario they have a different name. What are they called in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The lower courts are called the provincial...

Question 14

All provincial/territorial court systems in Canada, with one exception, have three levels. What is the exception?

Accepted Answer

Nunavut is the exception; it operates on a unified or single-level court system known as the Nunavut Court of Justice, which handles both lower court matters and serious criminal cases, unlike the other provinces and territories that have a three-tiered system.

Question 15

Because of an increase in the number of stabbings, criminal justice personnel decide to charge everyone involved in such crimes, eliminate plea bargains, and hand out lengthier punishments when an individual is convicted of such crimes. This type of approach represents which definition of crime?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because of an increase in the number...

Question 16

Which court hears the majority of criminal cases in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The majority of criminal cases in Canada are heard in provincial courts. These courts handle the bulk of criminal matters under the Criminal Code of Canada, as well as other federal statutes.

Question 17

So'Lanna was stopped by the Winnipeg Police for driving while her license was suspended. Which Canadian court is most likely to hear this case?

Accepted Answer

Driving while license suspended is typically a provincial offense in Canada, and such cases are usually heard in provincial courts.

Question 18

Xing is sentenced to a three-year period of incarceration for committing a crime. She decides to appeal her case. Where will Xing be placed pending her appeal?

Accepted Answer

Pending an appeal, individuals are typically held in a provincial facility if they are serving a sentence of less than two years or awaiting the outcome of an appeal.

Question 19

What do superior court judges NOT hear?

Accepted Answer

Superior court judges typically do not hear admiralty matters, as these are generally handled by federal courts due to their nature involving maritime law and international regulations.

Question 20

The RCMP is NOT charged with which duties?

Accepted Answer

The RCMP is not responsible for enforcing general law and order, including the enforcement of the Criminal Code. This is the responsibility of provincial and municipal police forces.

Quiz 1: An Overview of the Criminal Justice System in Canada

Orlee is describing the division of a larger court into a criminal court, a family court, a small claims court, a youth court, and a family violence court. What type of larger court is she referencing?

Sonja was stopped by the Winnipeg Police for public drunkenness, loitering, and disturbing the peace. Which Canadian court is most likely to hear this case?

What are superior courts in Canada usually known as?

Which three major agencies comprise the Canadian criminal justice system?

Who first used the social norms definition of crime?

Janet Able, a 15-year-old high school student, robbed a neighbourhood gas station and took off with both money and goods from the store. She was identified and located by police because the gas station had a video of her break-in. Which Canadian court is most likely to hear this case?

The Nunavut Court is unique in Canada because consists of how many trial court levels?

The lower courts are called the provincial courts in most jurisdictions, but in Ontario they have a different name. What are they called in Ontario?

What is the first court most Canadians encounter when charged with a criminal offence?

Which court has the greatest authority in any criminal matter in Canada?

The RCMP is NOT responsible for which of the following?

The lower courts are called the provincial courts in most jurisdictions, but in Ontario they have a different name. What are they called in Ontario?

All provincial/territorial court systems in Canada, with one exception, have three levels. What is the exception?

Because of an increase in the number of stabbings, criminal justice personnel decide to charge everyone involved in such crimes, eliminate plea bargains, and hand out lengthier punishments when an individual is convicted of such crimes. This type of approach represents which definition of crime?

Which court hears the majority of criminal cases in Canada?

So'Lanna was stopped by the Winnipeg Police for driving while her license was suspended. Which Canadian court is most likely to hear this case?

Xing is sentenced to a three-year period of incarceration for committing a crime. She decides to appeal her case. Where will Xing be placed pending her appeal?

What do superior court judges NOT hear?

The RCMP is NOT charged with which duties?