Purpose: To compare Citizen’s arrest authorities to those of Peace Officer’s arrest authorities.
Method: Create (2) scenarios (one for citizens & one for peace officers).
In each scenario clearly describe a criminal offense and clearly explain the correct arrest authority.
Be sure to quote the:
An exact criminal offence committed (including section and sub-section from the Criminal Code of Canada) AND
Correct arrest authority (including section and sub-section from the Criminal Code of Canada).
Explain why the authority applies in your scenario.
Format: Be sure to use your own words and do not cut and paste as I will know. APA formatting is not required; but please use 12 pt. font. Your submission should be 300-400 words. Do not exceed 500 words.
Grade out of 15 marks:
Spelling / Grammar – 2 marks
Formatting – 3 marks
Proper Sentence Structure / Professional Language
Citizen Arrest Scenario – 5 marks
The scenario is realistic, detailed, correct offence section and arrest authorities
Peace Officer Arrest Scenario – 5 marks
The scenario is realistic, detailed, correct offence section and arrest authorities
DO NOT FORGET, 300-400 WORDS!
