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Criminal Law

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Decks in this class (13)

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Criminal Law & the Criminal Justice System
What is a crime 12,
Explain how there could be an ove...,
Who are criminal proceedings brou...
48  cards
Chapter 2 - Actus Reus
What is actus reus,
What are the other two components...,
Is proving actus reus always requ...
86  cards
Chapter 3 - Mens Rea
What does the term mens rea mean ...,
Where can the mens rea requiremen...,
How is intention defined in crimi...
62  cards
Chapter 4 - Assaults
How should assault be understood ...,
How does the law categorize diffe...,
What factors determine the classi...
81  cards
Chapter 5 - Murder and the Partial Defences
How is the term homicide used in ...,
How are homicide offences classif...,
What common element must be estab...
85  cards
Chapter 6 - Involuntary Manslaughter
What are the three types of homicide,
What is the difference between mu...,
What distinguishes involuntary ma...
43  cards
Chapter 9 - Theft and Robbery
How is theft defined in the theft...,
What is the maximum penalty for t...,
What are the actus reus and mens ...
63  cards
Chapter 10 - Fraud
What is the purpose of the fraud ...,
How is the offense of fraud commi...,
Is it necessary for the prosecuti...
52  cards
Chapter 10 - Burglary and Aggravated Burglary
What is burglary,
What is the maximum sentence for ...,
Why is the sentence for burglary ...
41  cards
Chapter 12 - Criminal Damage
What are the four offenses of cri...,
What is criminal damage,
Is criminal damage a common offense
50  cards
Chapter 13 - Defences
What is intoxication in the legal...,
Can you use intoxication as a def...,
Is arguing that you were intoxica...
60  cards
Chapter 14 - Attempts
What is an inchoate offense,
What are the two types of attempts,
What is an example of a complete ...
42  cards
Chapter 15 - The Scope of Criminal Liability - Secondary Participation
What are the different parties to...,
Can someone be charged as a princ...,
What is the legal basis for accom...
41  cards

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