FRSC 4312 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
In Canada, there are three main categories of law. What are they?
1. Criminal law
2. Constitutional/civil law
3. Administrative
What is the court hierarchy system?
1st = Trial Courts (provincial/superior)
2nd = Court of Appeal
(provincial/territorial)
3rd Supreme Court of Canada
(binding on all courts)
Forensic Science is defined as science for the purpose of law. What do the
'purposes' of law include?
- Assisting with investigations
-Providing expert analysis of materials/theories/hypothesis relevant to an investigation
or an inquiry
- Providing expert testimony
What is evidence?
Information put forward for the consideration of the trier of fact (judge or jury) in court.
Admissibility relied upon the trier of fact, or given any weight by them in their findings
, What are the general principles of evidence (3) maintained through the rules of
evidence?
- Relevant
- Efficient
- Fair
What are the rules of evidence? These are the supporting facts behind the
general principles
1. Evidence is only admitted into court if it is relevant to establishing a necessary fact in
the trial. Depends upon its intended purpose and is a legal determination and therefore
a matter the judge must decide.
2. Efficient is in the interests of a speedy trial, thus "presumptions" and "judicial notice"
3. Fair trial ensures that the probative value is greater than the prejudicial effect.
What are 4 examples of types of evidence?
Viva Voce - oral
Opinion Evidence - expert
Documentary Evidence - documents/paper
Agreed Statements of Fact - Admissions filed into court that negate need to prove
certain facts
What are the three categories of evidence?
Direct - evidence of actual offence/incident often taken from scene or from observers of
the incidence (i.e. testimony or a weapon)
Circumstantial - evidence that goes to prove circumstances that lead to a certain
conclusion
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
In Canada, there are three main categories of law. What are they?
1. Criminal law
2. Constitutional/civil law
3. Administrative
What is the court hierarchy system?
1st = Trial Courts (provincial/superior)
2nd = Court of Appeal
(provincial/territorial)
3rd Supreme Court of Canada
(binding on all courts)
Forensic Science is defined as science for the purpose of law. What do the
'purposes' of law include?
- Assisting with investigations
-Providing expert analysis of materials/theories/hypothesis relevant to an investigation
or an inquiry
- Providing expert testimony
What is evidence?
Information put forward for the consideration of the trier of fact (judge or jury) in court.
Admissibility relied upon the trier of fact, or given any weight by them in their findings
, What are the general principles of evidence (3) maintained through the rules of
evidence?
- Relevant
- Efficient
- Fair
What are the rules of evidence? These are the supporting facts behind the
general principles
1. Evidence is only admitted into court if it is relevant to establishing a necessary fact in
the trial. Depends upon its intended purpose and is a legal determination and therefore
a matter the judge must decide.
2. Efficient is in the interests of a speedy trial, thus "presumptions" and "judicial notice"
3. Fair trial ensures that the probative value is greater than the prejudicial effect.
What are 4 examples of types of evidence?
Viva Voce - oral
Opinion Evidence - expert
Documentary Evidence - documents/paper
Agreed Statements of Fact - Admissions filed into court that negate need to prove
certain facts
What are the three categories of evidence?
Direct - evidence of actual offence/incident often taken from scene or from observers of
the incidence (i.e. testimony or a weapon)
Circumstantial - evidence that goes to prove circumstances that lead to a certain
conclusion
