Includes bibliographical references (pages 437-439) and index.
Contents:
Criminal Law in Canada -- The Constitution and Criminal Law -- The Criminal Code -- The Canadian Criminal Process -- The Elements of an Offence -- Parties to an Offence -- Inchoate Offences -- Corporate Liability -- Some Specific Offences -- Major Defences -- Classification of Offences -- Court Jurisdiction -- Investigatory Powers -- Bringing the Accused Before Court -- Release of the Accused Prior to Trial -- Informations and Indictments -- Pretrial Procedure -- Criminal Rules -- The Trial -- Sentencing -- Appeals -- Alternative Measures -- The Youth Criminal Justice Act -- Common Office Procedures -- Glossary -- Index.
Summary:
"This text serves as an introduction and broad overview of criminal law in Canada for students primarily in Paralegal and Law Clerk programs."-- Provided by publisher.
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