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A series of questions and answers related to the legal responsibilities and authorities of private investigators (pis) in ontario, canada. It covers topics such as arrest powers under the trespass to property act and the criminal code, handling of electronic evidence, process serving, and adherence to privacy legislation like pipeda. The material is designed to test or reinforce understanding of the legal framework within which pis operate, focusing on compliance with civil procedure rules, charter rights, and court orders. It also addresses the burden of proof in criminal trials and the importance of documented reasons for investigations, providing a concise overview of key legal considerations for pis.
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Section 9 (1) to the trespass to property act. Authorities a pi to take which of the following actions? correct answer Arrest an individual for trespassing A pi receives an electronic copy of a credit report( with the subjects consent) on their computer. How should the pi retain the info correct answer Secure the report and delete all electronic versions When no municipal by laws prohibit actions which statement regarding pi and discarded items of potential evidentiary valve is true correct answer A discarded item of potential evidentiary value can be seized by pi at any time A pi is using an installed wireless video surveillance system with an unencrypted transmission signal. If the transmitted signal is intercepted and received by an unintended source with the federal act / code has been breached correct answer (PIPEDA) personal information protection and electronic documents act When completed process serving of any documents, what approach should a pi take correct answer Follow the rules of civil procedure What concept is best described as a writ employed to bring a person before the court to ensure that the party arrest or detention is justified and not illegal correct answer Habeas corpus How should the pi research the options of the documents he or she is serving correct answer Check the rules of civil procedure or statue under which the document is issued When should the pi inform a person of there rights correct answer When placed under arrest and or getting detained When serving documents to a resident of an apartment building, a private investigator must conduct himself/ herself according to which legislation/ standard to access the premises correct answer (PIPEDA) personal information protection and electronic documents act
Which statement regarding the search and seizure restrictions under the Canadian charter of rights and freedoms is correct correct answer The restrictions apply to the pi when acting as an agent for the crown attorney Which legislative section or regulations provides a pi with the authorization to make an arrest with out a warrant of and individual committing and indictable offense correct answer Section 494 (1) of criminal code When conducting an asset investigation which of the following sources is public information and can be accessed with out obtaining consent from the subject correct answer Personal property registration lien search What is an Anton pillar order correct answer A court order that authorities civil search and seizure A pi receives a surveillance file and it is noted that the subject is represented by a lawyer the investigator must ensure what? correct answer The lawyer receives all copies of enquirers A pi videotape is being submitted as evidence in a court of law. When recording what should the pi consider correct answer What the investigator submits with his notes along with the video tape When assessing a witness statement after an interview which of the following is the most important factor to document? correct answer The continuity of the information provided When investigating an employee in an internal corporate investigation a pi discovers that the employee has the clients intellectual property on the employees home computer. The pi learns the employees personal password. What actions is most appropriate to the pi to take correct answer Consult corporate conunsel of the appropriate recourse to recover or limit disclosure of the intellectual property Which statement regarding the burden of proof in a criminal trail is correct correct answer The burden of proof rests with the crown attorney to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the accused committed the offense