Law Test (Ch. 7) Flashcards
Why are random checks allowed
the good of society outweighs personal rights.
2 Constant Things
personal rights vs. the good of society
What is a breathalyzer
a device that estimates blood alcohol content from a breath sample
What constitutes as an offence (breathalyzer)
the blood-alcohol level is over 80 milligrams in 100 millilitres of blood (an 0.08 reading)
What constitutes as drug trafficking (s.a.g.t.t.s.d)
sell, administer, give, transfer, transport, send or deliver the substance
What constitutes as possession (drugs)
possessing any drug listed in schedules 1-3.
Schedules 1-3 (possession)
dangerous drugs, cannabis, dangerous drugs formerly listed in the food and drugs act
Classes of firearms
- non-restricted firearms
- restricted firearms
- prohibited firearms
Non-restricted firearms
Ordinary rifles and shotguns that are not restricted nor prohibited
Restricted firearms
must be registered (ex. handguns)
Prohibited firearms
illegal (ex. machine guns, assault rifles)
Types of identity theft
mail, property, phishing, spoofing, skimming
Conditions for 1st degree murder
planned (thought out) and deliberate (not impulsive), or the death occurs when another crime is taking place, or it is a law enforcement officer
Levels of assault
Level 1 - assault
Level 2 - assault causing bodily harm
Level 3 - aggravated assault
Assault
no consent from victim, accused must have intent to cause harm
Level 1 Assault
intentional force, threatening, blocking, gestures
Level 2 Assault
physical attack with a weapon, requires medical attention, bodily harm interferes with victim’s health/comfort in a substantial way
Level 3 Assault
as serious as death: wounds, maims, disfigures, or endangers another person
Homicide (definition)
directly or indirectly killing another person
Culpable homicide (definition)
blameable
Murder (definition)
deliberate killing of a person
Manslaughter (definition)
culpable homicide that is not murder or infanticide
Euthanasia
mercy killing
Sexual assault
unwanted sexual activity
Abduction
illegal forced removal of a child from their guardian
Assisted suicide
aiding or abetting someone to commit suicide
Robbery
stealing someone’s property
Arson
intentionally causing damage by fire/explosion
Theft
stealing; taking something without permission or damaging it beyond use
Identity theft
stealing someone’s identity (used for criminal purposes)
Break and Enter
burglary
Fraud
deceives others for personal gain
Street racing
illegal auto races on public roads
Prostitution
selling sex for money (it is legal)
soliciating
communicating for prostitution
Colour of right
the legal right to a property
Obscenity
words, images, and actions that are morally wrong
Child porn offence
anyone who possesses, produces, distributes, or sells
Terrorism
violent act for political, religious, or ideological reasons
Criminal harassment
stalking
Controlled substance
material listed under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act
Drug (definition)
chemical substance that alters the function or structure in a living organism
Tackling Violent Crime Act 2008
provides police with better tools to detect/investigate impaired driving
Motor vehicle
moved by any other means than muscular power
Car Accident (give what to other party?)
name and address
call 911 (accident)
if damage is over $1,000, and if someone is injured
call police (accident)
if there is less than $1,000 in damage
APT
Authorization to Possess (marijuana)
Roadside Screening Test (spot checks)
police checking for impaired driving
