Chapter 5

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1. It is possible for an accused to be tried for murder before a judge alone.

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2. Federal legislation governs the "out-of-court" selection of jurors, and provincial legislation governs the "in-court" selection of jurors.

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3. An accused can challenge the array by presenting evidence that a potential juror is not impartial.

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4. In the selection of a jury for a person charged with an offence under section 392, both the Crown and the defence will be allowed 12 peremptory challenges each.

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5. A challenge for cause includes the ground that the potential juror is an alien.

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6. It is acceptable for the police to interview potential jurors in order to determine whether their attitudes might interfere with their objectivity.

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7. The "hung" jury was abolished along with the death penalty.

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8. The probative value or weight of the evidence is irrelevant at a voir dire.

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9. One of the functions of the jury is to protect an accused from oppressive laws.

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10. If the defence makes a no evidence motion and it is dismissed, the defence still has the option of calling evidence.

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