Federal Law Two

Question 1

Definition:

Criminal Offence

Answer 1

A criminal offence is a violation of any federal statute (whether it describes an indictable offence or one punishable on summary conviction)

Question 2

Definitions:

And

Answer 2

In addition

Question 3

Definitions:

Or

Answer 3

One or the other

Question 4

Definitions:

May

Answer 4

Permits options

Question 5

Definitions:

Shall

Answer 5

Imperative, must do

Question 6

Definitions:

Shall not

Answer 6

Must NOT do

Question 7

Definitions:

Forthwith

Answer 7

Although up to the interpretation of the judge it generally means immediately

Question 8

Definitions:

Conveyance

Answer 8

A motor vehicle, a vessel, aircraft or railway equipment

(Section 320.11 CC)

Question 9

What kind of offence is “Aggravated Assault”?

Answer 9

Indictable

Question 10

A police officer arrested the wrong person named in a warrant in good faith.

What section of the criminal code addresses this?

Answer 10

Section 28 of the CC

Question 11

How many parts of the criminal code are there?

Answer 11

28

Question 12

What does RCA stand for?

Answer 12

R - Recognize
C - Classify
A - Authority

Question 13

What is a subpoena?

Answer 13

A form served on the witness to ensure court attendance and to direct the witness to bring any needed records or documents

Question 14

When is “Sexual intercourse completed”

Answer 14

It is completed on penetration to even the slightest degree

Question 15

What is the age of a “Young Person” as it relates to section 153 (1) of the Criminal Code?

Answer 15

In this section it refers to someone who is 16 years of age or more but younger then 18

Question 16

A police officer arrests a person for robbery. The officer is approached and offered $5,000 to have the charges dropped. The officer accepts the money, and the charges are dropped.

What offence is committed?

Answer 16

Bribery Section 120 of the Criminal Code

Question 17

You are ice fishing and leave the hoke unmarked when you leave. A young child falls in the hole

Is this a criminal offence and if yes what is the offence?

Answer 17

Section 263 (1) CC
- Manslaughter if causes death
- Punishable as an offence under Section 269 (unlawfully causing bodily harm)
- Summary conviction