branches of government

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Notwithstanding clause

Bijural system

3 branches of law

public law

private law

Burden and standard of proof

Intervening party

Amicus curiae

Tort law

court system
(levels of court)

Circuit Court

Role of lawyers

Other ppl in the court

4 Cornerstones of Criminal Law

Adversarial Criminal Justice System

Hierarchy of Evidence in the Criminal Justice System

Kinds of Evidence

Inculpable and Exculpable Statements

Witness in Criminal Trials

Plea Bargains/Agreements

3 promises allowed in a plea bargain

The Trial Process

Actus Reus

Mens Rea

Principles of Sentencing

Possible Sentences Without Prison
(FARCCS)

Diversionary Measures

810 Orders Peace Bonds

Possible Imprisonment Sentences
(Ivan Is ILL)

Criminal Sentences

Therapeutic Courts

5 Principles of Problem-solving/Therapeutic Courts

Judicial Review

Cree Court

What court are family matters heard

Common-Law Marriage

When Can a Spouse Obtain a Divorce

Custody

Access

Types of custody

How is the best interest of the child determined

Child support guidelines

Spousal Support

Resources: Ministry of justice Programs

2 parts of indigenous law not governed by fed. and prov. laws

Matrimonial Real Property

Categories of Adoption

Adoption of Aboriginal Children in Canada

Support for Families Following Adoption in Canada