Jake Was Charged with an Offence

question 149

Multiple Choice

Jake was charged with an offence. Which of the following could not be a legitimate defence in any circumstances?

• A) The legislation violated his Charter rights.
• B) He had a legal excuse for doing what he did.
• C) The legislative branch of government is the proper body to hear criminal cases.
• D) He did not do the act complained of.
• E) The legislation creating the offence is beyond the authority of the body that created the offence.

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