The nature of crime Flashcards
mens rea
a deliberate intention to commit a wrongful act, with reckless disregard for the consequences
actus reas
“the guilty act” - voluntary action or omission
Quasi-criminal law:
laws covering less serious offences at the provincial or municipal level - most often punishable by fines
Specific intent:
the desire to commit one wrongful act for the sake of completing another
motive
The reason someone commits a crime
Hybrid offence:
An offence that the crown can try either as a summary or indictable offence
Counselling:
A crime that involves advising, recommending, or persuading another person to commit a criminal offence
Perpetrator:
The person who actually commits the crime
Trafficking:
Selling, giving, transporting, or distributing a controlled substance
Indictable offence:
A more serious crime that carries a heavier penalty
Summary conviction:
Summary conviction: A less serious crime, lighter penalties
Disorderly house:
A common bawdy, betting, or gaming house
Culpable homicide:
A killing for which the accused can be held legally responsible
Possession:
State of having knowledge and control over something
Aiding:
A criminal offence involving helping a perpetrator commit a crime
Conspiracy:
An agreement between 2 or more people to carry out an illegal act, even if it doesn’t occur
Abetting:
The crime of encouraging the perpetrator to commit an offence
Willful blindness:
A deliberate closing of one’s mind to the possible consequences of one’s actions
Theft:
Taking property permanently or temporarily without the owner’s permission
Robbery:
Theft or personal property through violence or the threat of violence
Breaking & entering:
Breaking or opening something in order to enter a premises without permission with the intent to commit an indictable offence
Homicide:
The killing of another human being, either directly or indirectly
General intent:
The desire to commit a wrongful act, with no ulterior motive or purpose
