chapter 7: criminal code offences Flashcards

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homicide

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The killing of another person

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culpable homicide

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assign blame because the killing is intentional or the result of reckless behaviour

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non-culpable homicide

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homicides do not assign blame and no one is held criminally responsible for the killing.

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first degree murder

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Murder is planned and deliberate orpre-meditated

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5
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second degree murder

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Any intentional killing that does not meet the criteria for 1st degree murde

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manslaughter

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A person is held responsible for causing the death of another, but the act is not considered intentional

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7
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euthanasia

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someone who wants to end their life for compassionate reasons, such as to relieve pain and suffering from a terminal illness.

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voluntary euthanasia

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the person who wishes to die is able to give consent or permission. This is illegal in Canada

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involuntary euthanasia

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the person is not able to give consent because they are incapacitated

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level one assault

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assault; applying intentional force to another person without their consent

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level two assault

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assault causing bodily harm; attacking another person with a weapon

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level three assault

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aggravated assault;Grotesque beating, maiming, and disfigurement of the victim; often endangers their life

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sexual assault

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occurs when the victim has not provided consent to being touched in a sexual manner

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14
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level one sexual assault

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relates specifically to sexual conduct

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level two sexual assault

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a sexual assault with a weapon

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level three sexual assault

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aggravated sexual assault;includes rape and life threatening injuries

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17
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rape shield law

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the defendant’s ability to question the alleged victim about their sexual history.

18
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consent

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freely and voluntarily agreeing to a sexual act

19
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abduction

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removing a child from foster parents or child welfare agencies.

20
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robbery

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Theft with violence or the threat of violence.

21
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arson

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When property is intentionally damaged by explosion or fire

22
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theft

A

taking someone’s property without their consent

23
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colour of rights

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a defence to certain property related offences

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identity theft

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using another person’s personal information without their consent to commit a crime

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break & enter
entering someone's property with the intention of committing an indictable offence
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fraud
intentionally deceiving another party for a criminal purpose
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restricted firearms
need to be registered
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prohibited firearms
are banned and cannot be possessed under any circumstances
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street racing
driving a vehicle at high speeds in a reckless manner.
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prostitution
Selling sex for money.
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obscenity
words, images, or actions that go against society's moral values.
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child pornography
creates, distributes, or sells pornographic images of children
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terrorism
use of violence to advance political or social objectives
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harassment
the pursuit of or repeated communication with an unwilling victim
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criminal harassment
includes following the victim around and making actual threats
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drug
a chemical substance that alters the structure of a living organism
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traffic
selling, giving, transporting,delivering, or transferring a controlled substance
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impaired driving
offences, such as drinking and driving
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motor vehicle
a vehicle that is moved by any means other than muscular power
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care and control
person responsible in an incident with impaired driving