Chapter Six reverse Flashcards
(27 cards)
The crime of encouraging the perpetrator of a crime without providing physical assistance.
Although not stated, implies being present
Abetting
Offence does not require mens rea.
No defense possible.
absolute liability
is one who, knowing that a person has been a party to the offence, receives, comforts or assists that person for the purpose of enabling that person to escape.
accessory after the fact
“The guilty action”
In most cases a criminal act must be completed to meet the criteria of as an offence.
Actus Reus must be voluntary.
actus reas
Helping the perpetrator commit the crime.
Don’t have to be present
aiding
Had the intention (Mens Rea) to commit a crime but it was not carried through.
does not require the standard Actus Reus (The physical preparation/planning of the crime- stealing weapons, written plans, ect.)
attempt
An agreement between two or more people to carry out an illegal act, even if that act does not actually occur.
(Same as attempt, but with more than one person)
conspiracy
Involves advising, recommending or persuading another person to commit a criminal offence.
(Beyond encouragement, to providing a “road map”. Instructing someone in a criminal offence. “You’re the boss”.)
counselling
Any action or omission of an act that is prohibited and punishable by federal statute.
crime
The body of laws that prohibit and punish acts that injure individual people, property, and the entire community. Main purpose: 1.) Keep order 2.) Protect people and property 3.) Preserve standards of public decency
criminal law
everyone who:
In doing anything, or
In omitting to do anything that it is his duty to do, shows a wanton or reckless disregard for the lives or safety of others.
The mens rea is the “wanton or reckless disregard”
Judged by what a reasonable person would do
Criminally Negligent
The defense that the accused took every reasonable precaution
due diligence
commit a wrongful act with no additional motive (easier to prove)
general intent
He or she meant to do something wrong, reckless regarding the consequences, results are foreseeable
intent
You have awareness of certain facts
Can be used to establish mens rea
knowledge
**the state of being responsible for something, esp. by law. ****
liability
“The Guilty Mind”
• The act was intentional, knowing, negligent, reckless, or wistfully blind (WINKR)
mens rea
- The reason a person commits a crime
- Intent refers to state of mind
- is not one of elements that the crown must prove to convict the accused.
motive
People indirectly involved in performing a crime.
parties to an offence
Shared responsibility among criminals for additional offences committed during the course of the original crime.
party to common intention
a person who commits an illegal or criminal act
perpetrator
Laws passed by provinces and municipalities
Cover less serious offences
Often punishment is through fines
quasi-criminal laws
the accused had the necessary intent to commit the crime because of the reckless behavior.
recklessness
Federal or provincial statutes meant to protect the public
Do not have to prove mens rea for many
Environment protection, workplace safety, Traffic offences
regulatory law
