Chapter 6 Vocabulary

Question 1

Abetting

Answer 1

To encourage, incite, or induce someone to commit a crime.

Question 2

Absolute Liability Offences

Answer 2

These are offences where, to be convicted, it must be established that the accused has both committed the crime (There is Actus Reas), and that there was intent to commit the crime (That there is Mens Rea).

Question 3

Accessory After The Fact

Answer 3

The crime of assisting someone who has committed a crime in escaping and/or hiding from the law.

Question 4

Actus Reus

Answer 4

If there is Actus Reus in a crime, then the criminal act has been committed. It means “The Guilty Act”.

Question 5

Aiding

Answer 5

Assisting, supporting, or helping someone to commit a crime.

Question 6

Attempt

Answer 6

The intention of committing a crime. It does not require that the crime be committed.

Question 7

Conspiracy

Answer 7

An agreement between 2 or more people to commit an crime. It does not require that the crime actually be committed.

Question 8

Counselling

Answer 8

Involves advising, recommending, or persuading someone to commit a crime. Counselling is more specific than abetting, in that it requires specific direction to commit a specific crime.

Question 9

Crime

Answer 9

An act or desire to commit an act that is considered illegal and is punishable.

Question 10

Criminal Law

Answer 10

Law that pertains to crimes, and how those who commit them are to be punished.

Question 11

Criminal Negligence

Answer 11

An act that, while not intended to cause harm, is so reckless and inconsiderate that it is very likely to cause harm to someone, and does.

Question 12

Due Diligence

Answer 12

Taking all reasonable steps to ensure that the law is being followed in any given situation, especially with buying and selling goods.

Question 13

General Intent

Answer 13

The desire to commit a criminal act, without having an ulterior motive.

Question 14

Intent

Answer 14

The intent to commit a crime, knowing the consequences and being reckless regarding them.

Question 15

Knowledge

Answer 15

Being aware of facts that can help to establish Mens Rea

Question 16

Liability

Answer 16

Legal responsibility for a criminal act.

Question 17

Mens Rea

Answer 17

Means “The Guilty Mind”. Refers to someone who has a deliberate intent to commit a crime, regardless of the consequences. Is separate of whether the crime was committed or not.

Question 18

Motive

Answer 18

The reason for a person committing a crime.

Question 19

Parties to an Offence

Answer 19

People who are indirectly involved in committing a crime.

Question 20

Party to common Intent

Answer 20

Refers to the way that groups can be held responsible for the crimes committed by one member on the path to accomplishing the groups goal. E.g., if a group was robbing a bank, and one person shot and killed the guard, the whole group could be charged with murder because they are party to common intent.

Question 21

Perpetrator

Answer 21

The person who actually commits the crime.

Question 22

Quasi-Criminal Laws

Answer 22

Laws covering less serious offences, often at provincial or municipal level. Usually punished by fines.

Question 23

Recklessness

Answer 23

Knowingly taking an action that is unjustifiable and that a normal person would not take.

Question 24

Regulatory Laws

Answer 24

Federal or Provincial laws designed to protect the public welfare.

Question 25

Specific Intent

Answer 25

The desire to commit one wrongful act as part of the path to committing another.

Question 26

Strict Liability Offences

Answer 26

This describes offences that do not require Mens Rea for a conviction. However, due diligence can be used as a defence against these accusations.

Question 27

Willful Blindness

Answer 27

Deliberately closing one’s mind to the consequences of their actions.