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Non.

I understand that you are a proud Québécois, but the people here have nothing but contempt for you because of decades of transfer payments and NONE OF YOU understanding what Quebec sovereignty means. None of you know who Russell Rogers Smith is, and you're too proud and arrogant to teach. Just go away and be Retardier somewhere else.

Volume 6

Apr 05, 2014 5:52 PM

Chip Douglas

Prosecution A proceeding in which an accused person is tried.

Crown Prosecution A prosecution commenced by a peace officer or representative of the Crown.

Private Prosecution A prosecution commenced by a member of the public, as opposed to a peace officer.

Pre-Enquete Hearing An "in camera" proceeding before a justice of the peace to determine whether an Information should be laid against a person at the private complaint of another person.

In Camera Private/closed; said of hearings that are not open to the public or the media.

Information A formal document containing the offences that the accused is charged with. Informations are used in the Ontario Court of Justice.

Complainant A person who brings a legal complaint against another; may include the victim of an alleged criminal offence.

http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/glossary/?id=340

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