RCMP Canadian Law and Criminal Code Knowledge

Question 1

What standard of proof is required to obtain a criminal conviction in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Answer

Balance of probabilities

Answer

Reasonable suspicion

Answer

Clear and convincing evidence

Question 2

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, what is the minimum age of criminal responsibility in Canada?

Accepted Answer

12 years old

Answer

10 years old

Answer

14 years old

Answer

16 years old

Question 3

What is a 'hybrid offense' in Canadian criminal law?

Accepted Answer

An offense the Crown can prosecute as either summary or indictable

Answer

An offense committed in two jurisdictions

Answer

An offense involving both federal and provincial laws

Answer

An offense where the accused chooses the trial type

Question 4

Following 2019 amendments (Bill C-75), what is the maximum imprisonment for most summary conviction offenses in Canada?

Accepted Answer

2 years less a day

Answer

6 months

Answer

1 year

Answer

5 years

Question 5

Which federal law currently governs how Canadian youth aged 12-17 are handled in the criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

Youth Criminal Justice Act

Answer

Young Offenders Act

Answer

Juvenile Delinquents Act

Answer

Youth Offenders Protection Act

Question 6

Which section of the Criminal Code of Canada addresses the defense of self-defense?

Accepted Answer

Section 34

Answer

Section 25

Answer

Section 43

Answer

Section 8