Whose Role Is It to Decide Whether an Offence Will

question 13

Multiple Choice

Whose role is it to decide whether an offence will proceed as a summary conviction offence or an indictable offence?

• A)defence attorney
• B)offender
• C)arresting officer
• D)Crown attorney

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