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Basic Concepts Part II
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1According to R v Arcuri, what is the task of the preliminary inquiry judge?
- ADraw limited inferences from facts and assess credibility.
- BDetermine if, assuming the Crown's evidence is believed, it would be reasonable for a properly instructed jury to infer guilt.
- CDetermine whether the accused is likely guilty or not.
2According to R v Lifchus, how should a judge explain the concept of "reasonable doubt" to jurors?
- ABy describing it as an ordinary concept.
- BBy describing it as the standard they would use make important decisions in their own lives.
- CBy describing it as doubt for which the juror can give a reason.
- DBy describing it as based on reason and common sense, logically derived from evidence or absence of evidence.
- EBy modifying "reasonable doubt" with words such as haunting, substantial, and serious.
3What is the evidentiary burden?
- AThe burden to adduce evidence capable of supporting a decision in that party's favour before the issue can go to the trier of fact.
- BThe burden of the Crown to provide the accused with full and continuing disclosure.
- CThe burden of the trier of fact to only consider evidence brought by opposing parties, not evidence they have found on their own accord.
4What is the difference in the issue addressed in a motion for non-suit vs. a summary judgment?
- AA motion for non-suit claims that the opposing side has not met the evidentiary burden, while a motion for summary judgment claims that the opposing side's argument is too weak to succeed.
- BA motion for non-suit claims that the opposing side has not proven its claims beyond a reasonable doubt, while motion for summary judgment claims that the opposing side's argument cannot succeed for procedural reasons.
- CA motion for non-suit claims that the opposing side has failed to show a cause of action, while a motion for summary judgment claims that the opposing side's argument is based on facts that are not sufficiently detailed.
5What is a directed verdict?
- AWhen the trial judge rules that the accused has not discharged her evidentiary burden.
- BWhen the trial judge rules that the Crown has not discharged its evidentiary burden.
- CWhen the trial judge rules that neither the Crown nor the accused have discharged their evidentiary burden.
6What does a trial judge NOT do in a directed verdict?
- ADetermine whether there is any admissible evidence.
- BDetermine whether a properly charged jury would be able to justify a conviction based on the evidence.
- CWeigh the evidence.
7When can a defence be put in issue?
- AWhen the defence is raised by the accused.
- BWhen the defence has an evidentiary basis.
- CWhen the defence can be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
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- Quiz on the readings for lecture 2.
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- David Isaac
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- Created on 11 Sep 2016 · updated on 9 Dec 2016
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