Canadian Criminal Evidence

This text is intended to provide a survey of the relevant principles and case law surrounding the Criminal evidence in Canada.

Contents

• Introduction

Principles of Evidence

• Function of Evidence
• Standards and Burdens of Proof
• Exemptions from Proof

Forms of Evidence

• Real evidence
• Documentary evidence
• Testimonial evidence

Limits on the Admissibility of Evidence

• Observation (Case Law)
• Opinion (Case Law)
• Character
• Credibility and Reliability (Case Law)
• Hearsay (Case Law)
• Admissions and Confessions (Case Law)
• Privilege

Appendix

• Case Law
• Hearsay Applications
• Model Examinations