The nature of crime

Question 1

mens rea

Answer 1

a deliberate intention to commit a wrongful act, with reckless disregard for the consequences

Question 2

actus reas

Answer 2

“the guilty act” - voluntary action or omission

Question 3

Quasi-criminal law:

Answer 3

laws covering less serious offences at the provincial or municipal level - most often punishable by fines

Question 4

Specific intent:

Answer 4

the desire to commit one wrongful act for the sake of completing another

Question 5

motive

Answer 5

The reason someone commits a crime

Question 6

Hybrid offence:

Answer 6

An offence that the crown can try either as a summary or indictable offence

Question 7

Counselling:

Answer 7

A crime that involves advising, recommending, or persuading another person to commit a criminal offence

Question 8

Perpetrator:

Answer 8

The person who actually commits the crime

Question 9

Trafficking:

Answer 9

Selling, giving, transporting, or distributing a controlled substance

Question 10

Indictable offence:

Answer 10

A more serious crime that carries a heavier penalty

Question 11

Summary conviction:

Answer 11

Summary conviction: A less serious crime, lighter penalties

Question 12

Disorderly house:

Answer 12

A common bawdy, betting, or gaming house

Question 13

Culpable homicide:

Answer 13

A killing for which the accused can be held legally responsible

Question 14

Possession:

Answer 14

State of having knowledge and control over something

Question 15

Aiding:

Answer 15

A criminal offence involving helping a perpetrator commit a crime

Question 16

Conspiracy:

Answer 16

An agreement between 2 or more people to carry out an illegal act, even if it doesn’t occur

Question 17

Abetting:

Answer 17

The crime of encouraging the perpetrator to commit an offence

Question 18

Willful blindness:

Answer 18

A deliberate closing of one’s mind to the possible consequences of one’s actions

Question 19

Theft:

Answer 19

Taking property permanently or temporarily without the owner’s permission

Question 20

Robbery:

Answer 20

Theft or personal property through violence or the threat of violence

Question 21

Breaking & entering:

Answer 21

Breaking or opening something in order to enter a premises without permission with the intent to commit an indictable offence

Question 22

Homicide:

Answer 22

The killing of another human being, either directly or indirectly

Question 23

General intent:

Answer 23

The desire to commit a wrongful act, with no ulterior motive or purpose