CHPT 7 definitions

Question 1

Violent Crimes

Answer 1

Violent crimes are offenses which cause harm to an individual or their reputation.

Question 2

Homicide

Answer 2

The killing of another person, directly or indirectly.

Question 3

non-culpable homicide

Answer 3

Homicide for which a person will not be held criminally responsible.

Question 3

Culpable Homicide

Answer 3

Blamable or Criminal homicide.

Question 4

Murder

Answer 4

Intentional Homicide.

Question 5

First-degree murder

Answer 5

The most serious form of homicide, as defined in the Criminal Code. Carry’s a minimum penalty of life with the possibility of parole after 25 years. To be considered First degree murder it must be either planned and deliberate, victim is a law enforcement agent or death occurs while another crime is being committed.

Question 6

second-degree murder

Answer 6

Murder that does not meet the conditions of first-degree murder. Life imprisonment, possible parole after 10 years.

Question 7

Manslaughter

Answer 7

Culpable homicide that is not murder or infanticide. Max sentence is life no minimum sentence, unless a gun is involved in that case it is minimum 4 years with possibility of parole after a third of the sentence is served.

Question 8

Infanticide

Answer 8

A female person commits infanticide when by a wilful act or omission she causes the death of her newly born child.

Question 9

Assisted Suicide

Answer 9

The act of counselling, aiding, or abetting someone to commit suicide.

Question 10

Euthanasia

Answer 10

Mercy killing, usually to relieve suffering.

Question 11

Culpable

Answer 11

An act which you can be held criminally responsible for.

Question 12

Non Culpable

Answer 12

An act which you may not be held criminally responsible for.

Question 13

Causation

Answer 13

The relationship existing between the defendant’s action and the plaintiff’s loss that would not have occurred “but for” the defendants’ actions; in murder trials, cause of death.

Question 14

Provocation

Answer 14

Committing a crime during the heat of passion.

Question 15

Assault

Answer 15

The application or threat of force without the other person’s consent.

Question 16

Assault causing bodily harm (level 2 assault)

Answer 16

The second of three levels of assault in criminal law; An attack which usually involves a weapon and causes bodily harm to the point where medical attention is needed.

Question 17

Sexual Assault

Answer 17

The broad term for the three levels of sexual assault, type of assault which involves any type of unwanted sexual activity.

Question 17

Aggravated assault ( Level 3 assault)

Answer 17

The most serious of three levels of assault in Canadian Law; An attack which wounds, maims, disfigures or endangers the life of the victim.

Question 18

Level One sexual assault

Answer 18

Level one addresses sexual assault. This level indicates that the assailant committed an assault that was sexual in nature, but though it compromised the sexual integrity of the victim, no physical injuries were inflicted. This may include inappropriate touching, unwanted kissing, and oral, vaginal, or anal sex. On this level, the matter of consent is critical. Section 271(1) carries a maximum penalty of 10 years.

Question 19

Level Two Sexual Assault

Answer 19

Level two addresses sexual assault that causes bodily harm or involves a weapon or threats to a third party. Section 272(1) Carry a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison.

Question 20

Level Three Sexual Assault

Answer 20

Section 273(1) Every one commits an aggravated sexual assault who, in committing a sexual assault, wounds, maims, disfigures or endangers the life of the complainant. Max penalty life imprisonment.

Question 21

Consent*

Answer 21

Agreement given freely and voluntarily.

Question 22

Age of consent

Answer 22

The age at which a young person can legally consent to sexual activity. Age of consent in Canada is 16 years old unless there is a position of trust, authority or dependancy.

Question 22

Rape shield

Answer 22

Rape shield law, statute or court rule, introduced in the late 20th century, which limits the ability of the defendant’s counsel to introduce the accuser’s sexual history as evidence during a rape trial.

Question 23

Abduction

Answer 23

The illegal, forced removal of a child from the custodial parent.

Question 24

Robbery

Answer 24

Theft involving violence or threats of violence.

Question 25

Arson

Answer 25

Intentionally causing damage to property by fire.

Question 26

Theft

Answer 26

Taking someone’s property without her or his consent.

Question 27

Color of Right*

Answer 27

In legal terms, “color of right” refers to an individual’s genuine belief that they have a legal right to use or possess a particular property, even if this belief is later found to be mistaken. It can be a defense against charges like trespassing if the belief is honest and reasonable.

Question 28

Identity Theft

Answer 28

Using someone personal information without his or her consent to commit a crime.

Question 28

Break and enter

Answer 28

Entering someone’s premises without permission with intent to commit an indictable offense.

Question 29

Non-restricted firearm

Answer 29

Any rifle or shotgun that is neither restricted nor prohibited.

Question 29

Fraud

Answer 29

Intentional deceit in order to cause a loss of property.

Question 30

False Pretences*

Answer 30

Presenting untruths or false information to induce the victim to act upon it.

Question 31

restricted firearm

Answer 31

A firearm that needs to be registered.

Question 32

Street Racing

Answer 32

The criminal offense of driving a vehicle at high speeds in a reckless and dangerous manner.

Question 32

prohibited firearm

Answer 32

A firearm that a person is not allowed to possess.

Question 33

Prostitution

Answer 33

Sexual activity in exchange for money.

Question 34

Soliciting

Answer 34

Communicating for the purposes of prostitution.

Question 35

Obscenity

Answer 35

Words, images, or actions that are offensive to public morality.

Question 36

Terrorism

Answer 36

The unlawful use of force or violence to further certain political or social objectives.

Question 36

Drug

Answer 36

A chemical or substance that alters the structure or function of a living organism.

Question 37

Controlled Substance

Answer 37

Any material listed in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Question 38

Authorization to Possess*

Answer 38

Legal authority to possess and produce marijuana for medical purposes.

Question 39

Traffic

Answer 39

To sell, administer, give, transfer, transport, send, or deliver a controlled substance.

Question 40

Motor Vehicle

Answer 40

A vehicle that moves other than by muscular power, not including railway equipment.

Question 41

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

Answer 41

A measure of concentration of alcohol in a person’s blood.

Question 42

Roadside screening test

Answer 42

A test given by police to check for impaired driving.

Question 43

Level One Assault

Answer 43

Applying intentional force without the other persons consent. Attempting or threatening, by an act or gesture, to apply force against somone. Approaching or blocking the way of someone.

Question 44

Specific intent

Answer 44

Specific intent refers to the mental state in which a person consciously and purposefully engages in an action with a particular outcome or goal in mind. It involves an intentional or deliberate desire to achieve a specific result beyond the act itself.

Question 45

General Intent

Answer 45

General intent pertains to the mental state where an individual knowingly and voluntarily commits an act, understanding the basic consequences associated with the action. Unlike specific intent, general intent does not require a specific outcome to be intended; rather, it focuses on the awareness of the act itself.