Criminal Justice Exam
- 1.
Probation is the sentence most frequently imposed by criminal courts in Canada?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 2.
Crime victims are allowed to read their victim statements in court and, as well, recommend the sentence that the judge should impose?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 3.
A life sentence means that the offender will spend the rest of their life in prison?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 4.
Female offenders compose approximately 5% of admissions to federal correctional institutions?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
In Canada their is no evidence that diversions programs have any impact on recidivism.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
What is the name of the sentence when the accused person is found guilty but does not gain a criminal record and is giving no sentence?
- A.
Absolute discharge
- B.
Conditional discharge
- C.
Suspended sentence
- D.
Remand
Correct Answer
A. Absolute discharge -
- 7.
What is the name of the sentence in which the accused person is found guilty, is placed on probation, and, after successfully completing probation, is discharged and deemed never to have been convicted?
- A.
Absolute discharge
- B.
Conditional discharge
- C.
Suspended discharge
- D.
Remand
Correct Answer
B. Conditional discharge -
- 8.
What is the name of the factors surrounding an offense that can result is a more severe sentence than would normally be imposed?
- A.
Mitigating factors
- B.
Legal precedents
- C.
Aggravating factors
- D.
Mandatory factors
Correct Answer
C. Aggravating factors -
- 9.
In sentencing, factors such as age, drug or alcohol addiction, and the absence of a prior record an examples of which type of factor?
- A.
Mitigating factors
- B.
Aggravating factors
- C.
Excuse-based factors
- D.
Mandatory factors
Correct Answer
A. Mitigating factors -
- 10.
At what stage of the criminal justice process isn't it possible for offenders to be sent to diversion programs?
- A.
The pre-charge stage
- B.
The post-charge, pre-sentencing stage
- C.
At the post-sentencing stage
- D.
Its possible at any stage
Correct Answer
D. Its possible at any stage -
- 11.
Which of the following statements most accurately describe the inmate code?
- A.
It no longer exists in correctional institutions
- B.
It is a set of behavioral rules for inmates
- C.
It is a source of security and support for all inmates
- D.
It facilitates the development of positive attitudes and behavior among inmates
Correct Answer
B. It is a set of behavioral rules for inmates -
- 12.
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the use of temporary absences?
- A.
They are available only for inmates in provincial/territorial prisons
- B.
They can be applied for after the inmate has served one-sixth of their sentence
- C.
They are generally granted by the institution
- D.
They are generally granted by the parole board
Correct Answer
C. They are generally granted by the institution -
- 13.
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding day parole?
- A.
It is available only for inmates in federal prisons
- B.
It can be applied for after the inmate has served on fourth of their sentence
- C.
It is granted by the parole board
- D.
It is granted by the institution
Correct Answer
C. It is granted by the parole board -
- 14.
In which Canadian provinces do parole boards operate?
- A.
British Colombia, and Ontario
- B.
Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta
- C.
Ontario and Quebec
- D.
There are no provincial parole boards
Correct Answer
C. Ontario and Quebec -
- 15.
What does a life sentence in Canada mean?
- A.
The offender will remain in prison for the rest of their life
- B.
The offender can apply for parole after serving five years of their sentence
- C.
The offender, if released on parole, will be under supervision until death (unless granted a pardon)
- D.
The offender must serve 25 years before being eligible for parole consideration
Correct Answer
C. The offender, if released on parole, will be under supervision until death (unless granted a pardon) -
- 16.
—Inmates are released with no conditions or supervision
- A.
Conditional service
- B.
Cold turkey (gobble gobble)
- C.
Hard turkey
Correct Answer
B. Cold turkey (gobble gobble) -
- 17.
Two levels of courts?
- A.
Provincial, superior
- B.
Provincial, federal
- C.
Supreme, provincial
Correct Answer
A. Provincial, superior -
- 18.
Judicial independence means
- A.
Unfair, Impartial trials
- B.
Fair, Impartial trials
- C.
No trials
Correct Answer
B. Fair, Impartial trials -
- 19.
Provincial Courts are:
- Lowest level
- Deal with almost all criminal cases
- Judges appointed by provincial government
- Sit without juries
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True - 20.
1/3 of polled Canadians favored election of judges
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
2/3 of polled Canadians favored election of judgesRate this question:
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- 21.
Only exception: Nunavut Court of justice (single level)
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 22.
Circuit Courts is a traveling court in remote areas
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 23.
Problems with circuit courts (3)
- A.
Backlog of cases
- B.
Time constraints
- C.
Not many cases
- D.
Language& cultural barriers
Correct Answer(s)
A. Backlog of cases
B. Time constraints
D. Language& cultural barriers -
- 24.
Superior courts have 3 levels
- Trial
- Sentence
- Appeal
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Trial and AppealRate this question:
- 25.
Superior Courts
- Federally appointed& Paid judges
- Hear about 10% of criminal cases
- Administered by provincial government
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True - 26.
Other Federal courts (2)
- A.
Trial court, Tax court
- B.
Trial court, Court of appeal
- C.
Court of appeal, Tax court
Correct Answer
B. Trial court, Court of appeal -
- 27.
Supreme Court of Canada has
- Nine judges appointed by the governor in council from different regions of Canada
- Court of last resort, decisions are final
- Established under the Constitution Act (1867)
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True - 28.
Supreme court decisions often involve (2)
- A.
Complicated issues in security Law
- B.
Interpretations of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- C.
Complicated issues in private or public Law
Correct Answer(s)
B. Interpretations of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
C. Complicated issues in private or public Law -
- 29.
Lower courts do not have to follow decisions of higher courts
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Lower courts have to follow decisions of higher courtsRate this question:
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- 30.
Classifications of offenses
- A.
Summary, Hybrid, Constitutional
- B.
Hybrid, Summary, Indictable
- C.
Indictable, Summary, Federal
Correct Answer
B. Hybrid, Summary, Indictable -
- 31.
Right to retain legal counsel
- A.
Permitted to contact lawyer before given sentence
- B.
Must be informed by police
- C.
Must be informed by the judge
- D.
Permitted to contact police before given sentence
Correct Answer(s)
A. Permitted to contact lawyer before given sentence
B. Must be informed by police -
- 32.
In criminal courts most frequent cases are
- Common assault
- Rape charges
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Common assault, Impaired drivingRate this question:
- 33.
Criminal court responsibilities include
- A.
Determine guilt or innocence
- B.
Impose appropriate sentence
- C.
Protects the rights of the accused
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 34.
Summary offenses
- A.
Only in provincial courts, judge only
- B.
Only in Federal courts
- C.
Only is provincial courts, group makes decision
Correct Answer
A. Only in provincial courts, judge only -
- 35.
Indictable offenses
- A.
Absolute jurisdiction of provincial courts
- B.
Absolute jurisdiction of superior courts
- C.
Hybrid offenses
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 36.
Participants in prosecution
- A.
Crown attorney
- B.
Court administrator
- C.
Court reporter
- D.
Sheriff
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 37.
Sheriff
- A.
Provides security, jury management, escorts accused& convicted persons
- B.
Provides security and jury management
- C.
Jury management, and escorts accused& convicted persons
Correct Answer
A. Provides security, jury management, escorts accused& convicted persons -
- 38.
Programs for Diversion are designed to keep offenders from being prosecuted or sentenced in the CJS, Programs are?
- A.
Reduces labeling and stigmatization
- B.
Provides services
- C.
Saves money
- D.
Reduces recidivism
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above. -
- 39.
Laying information (2)
- A.
Usually falls under police responsibility
- B.
Usually falls under the victims responsibility
- C.
Brought before the justice of the peace (JP)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Usually falls under police responsibility
C. Brought before the justice of the peace (JP) -
- 40.
Charges are not laid in many cases if (5)
- A.
Victim refuses to cooperate
- B.
Suspect or important witness dies
- C.
Suspect was under the age of 12
- D.
Crown workload & case
- E.
Too expensive for severity of crime
- F.
Victim refuses to talk
Correct Answer(s)
A. Victim refuses to cooperate
B. Suspect or important witness dies
C. Suspect was under the age of 12
D. Crown workload & case
E. Too expensive for severity of crime -
- 41.
In New Brunswick, Ottawa, and British Columbia Police need Crown approval before laying charge
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
New Brunswick, Quebec, and British ColumbiaRate this question:
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- 42.
Release may not occur after arrest
- A.
Indictable offense involves sentence 5 years or more
- B.
There is reason to believe the suspect will not show up
- C.
It is in the public's interest to detain the suspect
Correct Answer(s)
A. Indictable offense involves sentence 5 years or more
B. There is reason to believe the suspect will not show up
C. It is in the public's interest to detain the suspect -
- 43.
Bail may not be denied without reasonable cause
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 44.
Non citizens believed to pose a a threat to national security can not be held without charge
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Non citizens believed to pose a a threat to national security can be held without charge for an indefinite period of time (used since 9/11)Rate this question:
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- 45.
Accused must be fit or mentally stable to stand trial
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 46.
Not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder (NCRMD)
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 47.
Defenses of NCRMD (Not criminally responsible mental disorder) (2)
- A.
Not responsible for behavior at time of offense
- B.
Court order assessment
- C.
Too hyper
Correct Answer(s)
A. Not responsible for behavior at time of offense
B. Court order assessment -
- 48.
NCRMD results in
- A.
Detention in hospital, conditional discharge or absolute discharge
- B.
Detention in home, conditional discharge or absolute discharge
- C.
Detention in prison, conditional discharge or absolute discharge
Correct Answer
A. Detention in hospital, conditional discharge or absolute discharge -
- 49.
Plea bargaining advantages (4)
- A.
Saves time and money
- B.
Convicts the innocent
- C.
Reduces case backlog
- D.
Place pressure on defendants
- E.
Accused admits guilty
- F.
Spares complainants for testifying
Correct Answer(s)
A. Saves time and money
C. Reduces case backlog
E. Accused admits guilty
F. Spares complainants for testifying -
- 50.
Plea bargaining Disadvantages (4)
- A.
Subject to abuse
- B.
Reduces case backlog
- C.
Convicts the innocent
- D.
Saves time and money
- E.
Place pressure on defendants
- F.
Brings evidence such as videos, recordings
Correct Answer(s)
A. Subject to abuse
C. Convicts the innocent
E. Place pressure on defendants
F. Brings evidence such as videos, recordings -
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