chapter 7: criminal code offences

Question 1

homicide

Answer 1

The killing of another person

Question 2

culpable homicide

Answer 2

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

Question 3

non-culpable homicide

Answer 3

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

Question 4

first degree murder

Answer 4

Murder is planned and deliberate orpre-meditated

Question 5

second degree murder

Answer 5

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

Question 6

manslaughter

Answer 6

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

Question 7

euthanasia

Answer 7

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

Question 8

voluntary euthanasia

Answer 8

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

Question 9

involuntary euthanasia

Answer 9

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

Question 10

level one assault

Answer 10

assault; applying intentional force to another person without their consent

Question 11

level two assault

Answer 11

assault causing bodily harm; attacking another person with a weapon

Question 12

level three assault

Answer 12

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

Question 13

sexual assault

Answer 13

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

Question 14

level one sexual assault

Answer 14

relates specifically to sexual conduct

Question 15

level two sexual assault

Answer 15

a sexual assault with a weapon

Question 16

level three sexual assault

Answer 16

aggravated sexual assault;includes rape and life threatening injuries

Question 17

rape shield law

Answer 17

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

Question 18

consent

Answer 18

freely and voluntarily agreeing to a sexual act

Question 19

abduction

Answer 19

removing a child from foster parents or child welfare agencies.

Question 20

robbery

Answer 20

Theft with violence or the threat of violence.

Question 21

arson

Answer 21

When property is intentionally damaged by explosion or fire

Question 22

theft

Answer 22

taking someone’s property without their consent

Question 23

colour of rights

Answer 23

a defence to certain property related offences

Question 24

identity theft

Answer 24

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

Question 25

break & enter

Answer 25

entering someone’s property with the intention of committing an indictable offence

Question 26

fraud

Answer 26

intentionally deceiving another party for a criminal purpose

Question 27

restricted firearms

Answer 27

need to be registered

Question 28

prohibited firearms

Answer 28

are banned and cannot be possessed under any circumstances

Question 29

street racing

Answer 29

driving a vehicle at high speeds in a reckless manner.

Question 30

prostitution

Answer 30

Selling sex for money.

Question 31

obscenity

Answer 31

words, images, or actions that go against society’s moral values.

Question 32

child pornography

Answer 32

creates, distributes, or sells pornographic images of children

Question 33

terrorism

Answer 33

use of violence to advance political or social objectives

Question 34

harassment

Answer 34

the pursuit of or repeated communication with an unwilling victim

Question 35

criminal harassment

Answer 35

includes following the victim around and making actual threats

Question 36

drug

Answer 36

a chemical substance that alters the structure of a living organism

Question 37

traffic

Answer 37

selling, giving, transporting,delivering, or transferring a controlled substance

Question 38

impaired driving

Answer 38

offences, such as drinking and driving

Question 39

motor vehicle

Answer 39

a vehicle that is moved by any means other than muscular power

Question 40

care and control

Answer 40

person responsible in an incident with impaired driving