Canadian Criminal Sentencing/Procedure/Evidence  From Wikibooks,
open books for an open world Jump to: navigation, search   The
admissibility of evidence is significantly different in a
sentencing hearings than in trials. The interests at stake
differ in a sentencing as opposed to a trial as the presumption
of innocence is gone and there is no longer a concern for a
wrongful conviction.[1]  In sentencing, courts should be open to
a broad range of information in order to achieve the objectives
under the Code.[2]  However, the evidence must still meet the
standard of accuracy, credibility and reliability.[3]  The
prejudicial effect of the evidence should not outweigh the
probative value.[4]  Exclusionary rules of evidence are not
applied strictly in sentencing.[5]  Admissibility voir dires,
such as for voluntariness, may be held but are not necessary.[6]
In 1996, Part XXIII was amended to create a statutory framework
for sentencing hearings.[7]  The law of evidence at sentencing
equally applies to dangerous an