Define mass murder Flashcards
Define a spree murder
One location within a limited amount of time with no cooling off period.
Define a mass murderer
A person who kills 4 plus people at the one time with no cooling off period.
Define involuntary manslaughter
When a person has no intent to kill a person but does so accidentally.
Define voluntary manslaughter
When a person had intent to harm but not kill a person but death is the result of the attack.
Define serial killer
A person who kills 3 plus people over time and with a cooling off period.
A summary offence is a serious offence. True or False
False
An indicatable offence is a serious offence. True or False
True
The citation R means…
The Crown
The applicant needs to bring the case to the court for the first hearing. True or False
True
A committal hearing can quiclky rule on clear, simple cases.
True
What is the role of a Magistrate?
To rule over summary offences and hand out fines or short prison sentences.
Mens rea is
the mental thought to commit a crime
Actus rea is
The act of committing the crime.
Involuntary manslaughter is
When someone accidentally kills someone
Causation is the fact that the person committing the crime meant to…caused the crime. True or False
True
