chapter 7: criminal code offences Flashcards
homicide
The killing of another person
culpable homicide
assign blame because the killing is intentional or the result of reckless behaviour
non-culpable homicide
homicides do not assign blame and no one is held criminally responsible for the killing.
first degree murder
Murder is planned and deliberate orpre-meditated
second degree murder
Any intentional killing that does not meet the criteria for 1st degree murde
manslaughter
A person is held responsible for causing the death of another, but the act is not considered intentional
euthanasia
someone who wants to end their life for compassionate reasons, such as to relieve pain and suffering from a terminal illness.
voluntary euthanasia
the person who wishes to die is able to give consent or permission. This is illegal in Canada
involuntary euthanasia
the person is not able to give consent because they are incapacitated
level one assault
assault; applying intentional force to another person without their consent
level two assault
assault causing bodily harm; attacking another person with a weapon
level three assault
aggravated assault;Grotesque beating, maiming, and disfigurement of the victim; often endangers their life
sexual assault
occurs when the victim has not provided consent to being touched in a sexual manner
level one sexual assault
relates specifically to sexual conduct
level two sexual assault
a sexual assault with a weapon
level three sexual assault
aggravated sexual assault;includes rape and life threatening injuries
rape shield law
the defendant’s ability to question the alleged victim about their sexual history.
consent
freely and voluntarily agreeing to a sexual act
abduction
removing a child from foster parents or child welfare agencies.
robbery
Theft with violence or the threat of violence.
arson
When property is intentionally damaged by explosion or fire
theft
taking someone’s property without their consent
colour of rights
a defence to certain property related offences
identity theft
using another person’s personal information without their consent to commit a crime
break & enter
entering someone’s property with the intention of committing an indictable offence
fraud
intentionally deceiving another party for a criminal purpose
restricted firearms
need to be registered
prohibited firearms
are banned and cannot be possessed under any circumstances
street racing
driving a vehicle at high speeds in a reckless manner.
prostitution
Selling sex for money.
obscenity
words, images, or actions that go against society’s moral values.
child pornography
creates, distributes, or sells pornographic images of children
terrorism
use of violence to advance political or social objectives
harassment
the pursuit of or repeated communication with an unwilling victim
criminal harassment
includes following the victim around and making actual threats
drug
a chemical substance that alters the structure of a living organism
traffic
selling, giving, transporting,delivering, or transferring a controlled substance
impaired driving
offences, such as drinking and driving
motor vehicle
a vehicle that is moved by any means other than muscular power
care and control
person responsible in an incident with impaired driving
