Short answers Flashcards
The __________ code contains the main body of criminal law and identifies hundreds of acts that are considered criminal
Criminal
A conviction of manslaughter will result from a murder if the accused can successfully put forth either of two defenses. Name these defenses.
A) Provocation
B) Intoxication
Name and describe the 2 forms of euthanasia from the textbook
A) VOLUNTARY -doing something -ex. Legal injection B) INVOLUNTARY -not doing anything -no machines
Name and describe the levels of assault. Be sure to use correct terminology
A) First level: -a verbal threat with a gesture -just plain assault -ex. You hit a guy and he's not hurt B) Second level: -assault causing bodily harm C) Third level: -Aggravated assault -almost causes death
Name and describe the levels of sexual assault. Be sure to use the correct terminology
A) First level : -touching/molestation
B) Second level: - actual rape using a real or non real weapon
C) Third level: -maims, disfigures or endangers a life
The law protects young people from being pressured Into having sexual relationships with those who are older. The criminal code states that it is an offense for a person to touch for sexual purpose, a part of the body of a person under the age of __________ years, or to invite, counsel or incite that person to touch for sexual purpose, a part of the body for any person
16
A similar offense exists if the person is in a position of trust or authority toward a person 14 years of age or more but under the age of _________ years of with whom the young person is in a relationship of dependency
18
What certificate must be obtained for the acquisition, registration, an carrying of restricted weapons?
Firearms acquisition certificate
Name the difference levels of criminal negligence in the operation of a motor vehicle
A) 1st level : -no injury, just stupidity… Negligence
B) 2nd level : causing bodily harm
C) 3rd level : causing death
Designated drug offenses include trafficking, the importing of drugs and the cultivation of opium or marijuana plants. Those offenses are specified in the ___________ act
Narcotic Control
