3. Explain section Flashcards
1
Q
Summary offence
A
a crime that is less serious
1
Q
Indictable offence
A
More serious criminal charges
2
Q
Actus Reus
A
Guilty act
3
Q
Commission
A
an act
something a person does
4
Q
Omission
A
an act
something a person is required to
do but fails to do
5
Q
State of being
A
possession, the fact of existing
6
Q
Mens Rea
A
Guilty Mind
7
Q
Intention
A
specific purpose behind the crime,
planned action
8
Q
Knowledge
A
knowledge of certain facts
9
Q
A