Chapter 6 Flashcards
Abetting
criminal offence, encouraging perpetrator to commit a crime
Absolute liability offences
offences that do not require mens rea, the accused cannot offer any defence
Accessory after the fact
criminal offence, someone who knowingly aids a perpetrator after a crime has been committed
Actus reus
“the guilty act”, the action, lack of action, or state of being that is prohibited by the Criminal Code
Aiding
criminal offence, helping a perpetrator commit a crime
Attempt
intention to commit a crime, even when it is not completed
Conspiracy
agreement between two or more people to commit a crime, even if it does not occur
Counselling
criminal offence, involves advising, recommending, or persuading someone to commit a crime
Crime
an act or lack of act that is illegal and punishable
Criminal law
the body of laws that prohibit and punish illegal acts
Criminal negligence
committing an act or failing to commit an act with reckless disregard for the safety of others
Due dilligence
defence that the accused took every step to prevent an offence
General intent
the desire to do something wrong with no ulterior motive
Intent
the desire to do something wrong, reckless regarding the consequences, and knows what the results will be
Knowledge
the awareness of certain facts, used to establish mens rea
Liability
legal responsibility for a wrongful act
Mens Rea
“the guilty mind”, a person knows their actions are wrong while disregarding the consequences
Motive
the reason a person commits a crime
Parties to an offence
people indirectly involved in committing a crime
Party to common intention
shared responsibility among criminals for any additional offences committed during the crime they originally intended to commit
Perpetrator
person who commits a crime
Quasi-criminal laws
laws that cover less serious offences, at the provincial or municipal level
Recklessness
consciously taking a risk that a reasonable person would not take
Regulatory laws
federal or provincial statutes meant to protect public welfare
