definitions of Crime

Question 1

Define murder

Answer 1

The unlawful killing of a person with the intention to kill or inflict grievous bodily harm. Indictable only.

Question 2

Define manslaughter

Answer 2

The unlawful killing of another person without the intention to kill. Indictable only.

Question 3

Define assault

Answer 3

A hostile act which causes a person to fear an attack.

Question 4

Define robbery

Answer 4

Theft using force or with the threat of force. Indictable only.

Question 5

Define burglary

Answer 5

Entering a building as a trespasser and stealing/attempting to steal from it, or with the intention to inflict grievous bodily harm to anyone in it. Either way.

Question 6

Define theft

Answer 6

The dishonest appropriation of property belonging to someone else with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of it. Either way.

Question 7

Define taking without consent

Answer 7

Taking something without the consent of the owner without the intention of permanently depriving the owner of it. Summary.