Test number 2 Flashcards
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What document outlines criminal offences and punishments?
Criminal Code
How was the common law created?
Based on past precedents and cases
What can a wrongful act include?
Something didn’t do but should
What is the max penalty for a summary offence?
2000$ or 6 months in jail
What are the two main elements of a crime
Actus Reas and Mens rea
How can a person be guilty of a criminal offence and not complete the act
Abetting/ attempt/aiding
Define Recklessness
A state of acting carelessly without regard for the consequences of one’s action
Define aiding and abetting
Assisting someone to make a criminal offence. Encouraging or urging another person to commit a crime
How are judges hired in the criminal division of provincial court?
Appointed by Provincial Gov
What matters does the Supreme Court of Canada consider
Issue of great importance Final Appeal
What is the purpose of Criminal Law
To Safeguard Canadian of driving safely and not be subject to physical harm
What is the Max penalty for indictable offences
Life imprisonment
In what type of cases can the crown decide how to proceed?
Hybrid Offences
Who decides the penalty for an indictable offence
Trial judge
Define actus reas
A wrongful deed: physical act of a crime
What type of evidence is motive
Indirect/ circumstantial evidence