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What is the primary difference between a citizen's arrest for a criminal offence versus an arrest under the Trespass to Property Act (TPA)?

A citizen's arrest under the Criminal Code must be for an indictable offence (or any offence on property), while a TPA arrest is for the provincial offence of t

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Question: What is the primary difference between a citizen's arrest for a criminal offence versus an arrest under the Trespass to Property Act (TPA)?

Answer options: ✅ Criminal arrests are for more serious crimes.

  • TPA arrests do not require you to call the police.
  • There is no difference in the legal authority.
  • Force cannot be used during a TPA arrest.

Correct answer: Criminal arrests are for more serious crimes.

Explanation: A citizen's arrest under the Criminal Code must be for an indictable offence (or any offence on property), while a TPA arrest is for the provincial offence of trespassing. The legal grounds and authorities are distinct.

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