Ontario Private Investigator Practice Exam

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What does section 25 of the Criminal Code allow a private investigator to do?

To arrest without a warrant under any circumstances
To use as much force as is necessary based on reasonable grounds
To conduct surveillance without limitation
To bypass normal search warrant requirements

The correct answer is: To use as much force as is necessary based on reasonable grounds

Section 25 of the Criminal Code allows a private investigator to use as much force as is necessary based on reasonable grounds. This means that they can use force if they believe it is necessary to make an arrest, but they cannot arrest someone without a warrant under any circumstances. Additionally, they are not allowed to conduct surveillance without limitation or bypass normal search warrant requirements without proper legal authorization. Therefore, answer options A, C, and D are incorrect because they either go beyond the scope of the law or do not accurately reflect the limitations placed on a private investigator.