Chapters 6 and 8 Flashcards
(25 cards)
A deliberate intention to commit a wrongful act, with reckless disregard for the consequences
Mens rea
“The guilty act” - the voluntary action, omission, or state of being that is forbidden by the Criminal Code
Actus reus
Laws covering less serious offences at the provincial or municipal level; most often punishable by fines
Quasi-criminal laws
The desire to commit one wrongful act for the sake of accomplishing another
Specific intent
The reason a person commits a crime
Motive
An offence that the Crown can either try as a summary or indictable offence
Hybrid offence
A crime that involves advising, recommending, or persuading another person to commit a criminal offence
Counselling
The person who actually commits the crime
Perpetrator
A criminal offence that involves selling, giving, transporting, or distributing a controlled substance or an authorization for a controlled substance
Trafficking
A more serious crime that carries a heavier penalty
Indictable offence
A crime that is considered less serious and carries a lighter penalty
Summary conviction offence
A common bawdy, betting, or gaming house
Disorderly house
A killing for which the accused can be held legally responsible
Culpable homicide
The state of having knowledge of and control over something
Possession
A criminal offence that involves helping a perpetrator commit a crime
Aiding
An agreement between two or more people to carry out an illegal act, even if that act does not actually occur
Conspiracy
The crime of encouraging the perpetrator to commit an offence
Abetting
A deliberate closing of one’s mind to the possible consequences of one’s actions
Willful blindness
Taking property permanently or temporarily without the owner’s permission
Theft
The theft of personal property through violence or the threat of violence
Robbery
Breaking or opening something in order to enter the premises without permission, and with the intent to commit an indictable offence
Breaking and entering
The killing of another human being, either directly or indirectly
Homicide
The desire to commit a wrongful act, with no ulterior motive or purpose
General intent
An offence that does not require mens rea but to which the accused can offer the defence of due diligence
Strict liability offence
