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Navigating the Criminal Justice System in Canada

Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Navigating the Canadian Criminal Justice System

Created bySelf-Counsel Press
BeginnerUpdated Aug 24, 2024
Navigating the Criminal Justice System in Canada

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand court practices and how to behave in court
check_circleIdentify and understand the roles of key criminal justice participants
check_circleNavigate the Canadian criminal justice process from incident to sentencing
check_circleRecognize the importance of decorum and addressing officials correctly
check_circleUnderstand the police investigation process and how appearances are compelled
check_circleFamiliarize with the pre-trial process, plea options, and sentencing principles

About This Course

This course offers a thorough understanding of the Canadian Criminal Justice System, covering everything from court etiquette to the roles of key participants. You will gain insights into the police investigation process, courtroom procedures, and sentencing principles. By the end of this course, you'll be well-prepared to navigate the criminal justice landscape in Canada, whether you're representing yourself or supporting someone else.

Key Topics:

  • How to behave in court: Court practices and decorum 
  • Roles of criminal justice system participants 
  • Roadmap of the Canadian criminal justice process 
  • Investigation, compelling appearance, and charging 
  • Pre-trial process, pleas, and sentencing 

This course is ideal for individuals with a basic understanding of the legal system who are looking to deepen their knowledge of criminal law in Canada. No prior experience in criminal law is required.

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Self-Counsel Press
Self-Counsel Press

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For over 50 years, Self-Counsel Press has published high quality legal, business, and reference books and written in clear, easily understood language. Our titles provide readers with reliable information authored by experts. We have a range of do-it-yourself legal and business titles, and reference books covering topics such as personal finance, real estate, professional development, writing skills, and study skills. At Self-Counsel Press, our goal is to provide high quality business, reference, and legal self-help titles, authored by experts, but written in clear, easily understood language. We help others help themselves by providing timely, reliable information and guidance at an affordable price. We're the premier source for self-help law books and books for small business and we're proud to have been the pioneer publisher of DIY law titles in North America when we launched our first Divorce Guide in 1971.

Peter Keen
Peter Keen

BARRISTER & SOLICITOR

Peter Keen is a criminal lawyer who has worked as a prosecutor for almost two decades. He has co-authored a book on drinking and driving law and written more than 70 articles and for professional publications. His work has been cited by the Supreme Court of Canada. Keen is a regular speaker at legal conferences and public events.

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