When an Accused Has the Right to Choose Between Trial

question 55

Multiple Choice

When an accused has the right to choose between trial by judge alone and trial by judge and jury, what does the charge involve?

• A)a summary offence
• B)an indictable offence
• C)an election indictable offence
• D)a primary offence

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Definitions:

Transfer of Consideration

The process by which payment is made, or value is exchanged, between parties in a transaction, often related to the acquisition of assets or services.

Cost Method

An accounting method used for investments, where the investment is recorded at its acquisition cost, without recognizing the investor's share of the investee's profit or loss until dividends are received.

Voting Shares

Shares that give the shareholder the right to vote on company matters, such as electing the board of directors, at shareholder meetings.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses, including taxes and operational costs, indicating its profitability over a specific period.