Difference between revisions of "Criminal Charges (1:IV)"

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There may be a ''Charter'' issue here. See [[Criminal_Law_and_the_Canadian_Charter_of_Rights_and_Freedoms_(1:IX) | Section IX: Charter Issues]] with respect to arbitrary detention and unlawful arrest.
There may be a ''Charter'' issue here. See [[Criminal_Law_and_the_Canadian_Charter_of_Rights_and_Freedoms_(1:IX) | Section IX: Charter Issues]] with respect to arbitrary detention and unlawful arrest.


== B. Informing an accused of the charge and compelling appearance ==
== B. Informing an Accused of the Charge and Compelling Appearance ==
A person may learn that they are accused of committing a criminal offence in one of several ways. They may:
A person may learn that they are accused of committing a criminal offence in one of several ways. They may: