WEEK 11 - Criminal Law

Question 1

what are the four principles of criminal law sentencing?

Answer 1

1. punishment
2. deterrence
3. rehabilitation
4. protection of community

Question 2

when was Canada’s first criminal code enacted?

Answer 2

1892

Question 3

what are the two major sources of criminal law?

Answer 3

1. statute law
   > criminal code, youth act…
2. common law
   > case law - precedents

Question 4

what is the difference between true crimes and quasi-criminal offences?

Answer 4

true crimes - federal - crim code
quasi - provincial - driving/selling liquor

Question 5

what are the limitations to police powers?

Answer 5

CCRF
common law
criminal code

Question 6

what is Information vs indictment?

Answer 6

information - provincial trial
indictment - trial in superior court

Question 7

what ages does the youth criminal justice act apply to?

Answer 7

12 - 18