Matching Flashcards
Men’s rea
“the guilty mind” demonstrates the act was intentional
Actus reus
“the guilty act” demonstrates a voluntary action
Quasi-criminal law
a crime that is intended to embrace all offences
specific intent
desire to commit one crime so one can accomplish another
motive
the reason a person commits a crime
hybrid offence
may be prosecuted as an indictable or summary offence
counselling
crime that involves advising, recommending, or persuading
perpetrator
person who commits the crime
trafficking
deal or trade in something illegal
indictable offence
a more serious crime with a heavier penalty
summary conviction
a crime considered less serious with a lighter penalty
disorderly house
a common bawdy, betting, or gaming house
culpable homicide
a killing where the accused can be held legally responsible
possession
state of having knowledge and or control over something
aiding
helping a perpetrator commit a crime
conspiracy
agreement between two or more people to carry out an illegal act, even if it does not occur
abetting
the crime of encouraging someone to commit an offence
willful blindness
deliberate closing of ones mind to possible consequences of ones actions
theft
taking property without the owners permission
robbery
theft of property, through violence or threat
breaking and entering
breaking into something without permission with the intent to commit an indictable offence
homicide
killing of another human, either directly or indirectly
general intent
desire to commit a wrongful act, with no ulterior motive
