Federal Law Two Flashcards
Definition:
Criminal Offence
A criminal offence is a violation of any federal statute (whether it describes an indictable offence or one punishable on summary conviction)
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And
In addition
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Or
One or the other
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May
Permits options
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Shall
Imperative, must do
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Shall not
Must NOT do
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Forthwith
Although up to the interpretation of the judge it generally means immediately
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Conveyance
A motor vehicle, a vessel, aircraft or railway equipment
(Section 320.11 CC)
What kind of offence is “Aggravated Assault”?
Indictable
A police officer arrested the wrong person named in a warrant in good faith.
What section of the criminal code addresses this?
Section 28 of the CC
How many parts of the criminal code are there?
28
What does RCA stand for?
R - Recognize
C - Classify
A - Authority
What is a subpoena?
A form served on the witness to ensure court attendance and to direct the witness to bring any needed records or documents
When is “Sexual intercourse completed”
It is completed on penetration to even the slightest degree
What is the age of a “Young Person” as it relates to section 153 (1) of the Criminal Code?
In this section it refers to someone who is 16 years of age or more but younger then 18
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?
Bribery Section 120 of the Criminal Code
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?
Section 263 (1) CC
- Manslaughter if causes death
- Punishable as an offence under Section 269 (unlawfully causing bodily harm)
- Summary conviction
