Street or Conventional Crimes Flashcards
what are “street” crimes and what are some examples
Traditional, illegal, or criminal behaviours
- homocide
- rape/sexual assault
- robbery, drug possession
What is considered a Criminal Homocide according to Section 231 (1)
1st and 2nd degree murder
manslaughter
and infanticide
What is 1st degree murder
when killing is planned and deliberate
or
when the victim is a police officer/prison guard
or
when the murder is joined with other offences such as robbery or sexual assault
what is 2nd degree murder
not permitted or pre planned
what is the sentence for 1st/2nd degree murder (Canada)
25 years - life
but a person convicted of second degree may be paroled after 10 years
in section 231, when is a crime considered a “murder of a peace officer”
when the peace officer is acing in the course of his actions.
a person working in a prison as well
what is manslaughter
a homocide committed without INTENT
What is involuntary manslaughter
unintentional killing as a result of negligence or recklessness
what is Voluntary manslaughter
sudden passion (acting under the heat of passion)
what is the punishment for manslaughter
imprisonment for life
but
can also be 4-15 years
what aggravating factor that adds a minimum of 4 years to the punishment of manslaughter
use of firearm
what three years had the highest homocide rates (Canada)
which year had the lowest
1996, 2005, 2019
2013 (lowest)
what are the three provinces with the highest homocide rate
Nunavut
north west territories
Yukon
What four things was Derek Chauvin (killing of George Floyd) convicted of
- second degree murder (assaulting with knee)
- third degree murder (acting w/ corrupt mind)
- manslaughter (negligence)
how long is Derek Chauvin sentenced for
22.2 years imprisonment
but he will likely spend 12.5 since he is a “first time” offender
