Court Proceedings and Fitness to Stand Trial

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  1. 6. This is what a witness does when they talk to the court under oath.
  2. 11. This happens to the proceedings when a defendant is found (permanently) unfit to stand trial.
  3. 13. An act that breaks the law.
  4. 14. A defendant’s fitness may be raised at _____ points from the time of arrest to the sentencing.
  5. 15. Getting in trouble for bad behavior or not following the rules while in court.
  6. 17. This can consist of writings, objects, or the testimony of a witness that are presented during the trial.
  7. 18. A __________ hearing will determine if someone can be released on conditions prior to trial.
  8. 20. A type of sentence where a defendant is let free while under the close supervision of the court for a period of time determined by the judge.
  9. 21. When the jury goes to a separate room after listening to all the evidence and closing arguments to decide the verdict.
  10. 22. Type of offence that is less serious in Canada.
  11. 23. The decision about guilt or innocence reached by the judge or jury.
  12. 24. Acts as the court police officer.
  13. 25. A person who knows some of the facts about a case and is willing to talk about these facts under oath in court.
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  1. 1. When an attorney questions a witness that they did not call to the stand (2 words).
  2. 2. The more serious of offences in Canada.
  3. 3. At trial, this person represents the state and tries to prove the defendant committed the crime.
  4. 4. The person who is accused of committing a crime.
  5. 5. This person schedules hearings and records all orders and judgments of the court (2 words).
  6. 7. _______ and mens rea are needed for criminal guilty to be established. (2 words)
  7. 8. When a person in court swears that they will not lie, and will only tell the truth.
  8. 9. ________ means that things are kept secret between the defendant and his or her attorney.
  9. 10. _________ to stand trial is the defendant’s inability to conduct a defense on account of a mental disorder.
  10. 12. The penalty a defendant will get if the defendant plead guilty or is found guilty by the jury or judge during a trial.
  11. 16. The defendant's response to the criminal charges against him or her.
  12. 19. ___________ is the most common form of treatment for fitness.
  13. 20. The offence for lying under oath is ______________.