True False Quick Quiz A regulatory law is usually one that has been passed to protect the

public welfare. A quasi-criminal offence is usually punishable by a lengthy prison

sentence. Actus reus is defined as a guilty act. Recklessness is a legal term that refers only to motor vehicle offences.

With respect to mens rea, motive is the same as intent.

The perpetrator is the person who actually commits a particular crime. Aiding and abetting are basically the same.

To prove a person guilty of conspiracy, the Crown must show that the person agreed to commit a particular crime.

To find someone guilty of counselling to commit a crime, that person must be present when the crime is committed.

Quasi-criminal laws fall under federal jurisdiction.

A person accused of an absolute liability offence can use the defence of due diligence.

Learning Goal

• I can describe the role of people involved in a criminal trial (e.g., lawyer, judge, jury, duty counsel, Crown attorney)

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Participants in the CourtroomParticipant Role (in your own words)

Judge Decision maker about legality of evidence, appropriateness of witnesses, questions etc.

Defendant person accused of the crime or offenceDuty Counsel free lawyer assigned by the government to needy

defendants Defence Attorney

Tries to prove innocence of accused or recommend fair sentence if pleading guilty

Crown Attorney

Presents evidence and witnesses of crime committed to prove guilt of accused

Court clerk assists judge: swears in witnesses, arraignment Court Reporter Creates a record of everything said in the courtroomSheriff Manages the jury – court security Bailiff Sheriff’s assistantWitness person who gives sworn testimony - evidence Jury Group of 12 selected to decides guilt or innocence

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Career Profile: Judge

Career Profile: Crown Attorney

Career Profile: Court Clerk

Career Profile: Court Reporter

The Stenographic Machine

The stenotype keyboard looks more like a piano than a conventional alphanumeric keyboard. Multiple keys are pressed simultaneously (known as "chording" or "stroking") to spell out whole syllables, words, and phrases with a single hand motion. This system makes realtime transcription practical for court reporting and live closed captioning.

Keyboard layout

Career Profile: Sheriff