Chapters 6 and 8 Flashcards
A deliberate intention to commit a wrongful act, with reckless disregard for the consequences
Mens rea
“The guilty act” - the voluntary action, omission, or state of being that is forbidden by the Criminal Code
Actus reus
Laws covering less serious offences at the provincial or municipal level; most often punishable by fines
Quasi-criminal laws
The desire to commit one wrongful act for the sake of accomplishing another
Specific intent
The reason a person commits a crime
Motive
An offence that the Crown can either try as a summary or indictable offence
Hybrid offence
A crime that involves advising, recommending, or persuading another person to commit a criminal offence
Counselling
The person who actually commits the crime
Perpetrator
A criminal offence that involves selling, giving, transporting, or distributing a controlled substance or an authorization for a controlled substance
Trafficking
A more serious crime that carries a heavier penalty
Indictable offence
A crime that is considered less serious and carries a lighter penalty
Summary conviction offence
A common bawdy, betting, or gaming house
Disorderly house
A killing for which the accused can be held legally responsible
Culpable homicide
The state of having knowledge of and control over something
Possession
A criminal offence that involves helping a perpetrator commit a crime
Aiding