Cautions, Secondary Cautions, and all manner of other fun things

[bakaknight]

I should really rubber-band these in my notebook (way, way, way better than bookmarks. Seriously). All of the following wording of the cautions is taken from my handy dandy little 2008 duty notebook. I'll only be doing the English unless specifically asked for the French.

miss_zedem's recent post managed to remind me that I had not, as promised, done a post

Comments

[bakaknight]

If my memory is right (I'm sick in bed, so I'm willing to give my memory a free pass), police officers could possibly use it - if not when detaining a suspect, then certainly when interrogating one.
Corrections Canada has the warning under 'Outstanding Charges' (the link in the post redirects right to the closest appropriate line).
'Interview the offender to ascertain his or her version of the circumstances surrounding the charges. Prior to discussing the charges, inform the offender that he or she has the right to retain and instruct counsel, and provide the following warning:'

The wording for each of the warnings must be given exactly as it is written. Although it is possible (although very very stupid) to arrest/interrogate/charge a person without giving the appropriate caution, it's very likely to result in the entire case being thrown out of court; ditto if the person is not read the exact wording.

[earthscorch]

Jeez, all these questions and tests and stuff. They should just make you watch Dirty Harry and call it a day!

[bakaknight]

Go ahead.
Make my day.
Punk.