Chpt 4: Introduction To Criminal Law Lesson Review Flashcards
What is the Fairness in the Criminal Justice System?
It is Procedural Justice.
What is explained in the Criminal Code?
Within the Criminal Code, criminal offences and their punishments are explained.
What is enact?
It is the amending of the law.
What is the Common Law?
Court decisions make up Criminal Law.
What includes as a wrongful act?
It includes not doing something.
What does the Statute of Limitations apply to?
It applies to only the summary offences.
What is the maximum penalty for most summary offences?
The maximum penalty for most summary offences is a $2000 fine and/or 6 months in jail.
What are the 2 main elements of a crime?
The 2 main elements of a Crime are Actus Reus and Mens Rea.
How can a person be Guilty of a Criminal Offence?
A person can be guilty of a criminal offence in a case in which he or she did not actually complete the act.
