questions

Question 1

what are the 3 different types of offences listed in the criminal code

Answer 1

summary conviction offences, indictable offences, hybrid offences.

Question 2

who decides wether a hybrid offence will be tried as either summary or indictable

Answer 2

the crown.

Question 3

what is the difference between mischief and public mischief

Answer 3

mischief is wilfully destroying or damaging property. public mischief is providing false information that causes the police to start or continue an investigation without a cause.

Question 4

what is a strict liability offence

Answer 4

offences that do not require mens rea but to which the accused can offer the defence of due diligence.

Question 5

what is an absolute liability offence

Answer 5

offences that do not require mens rea and to which the accused can offer no defence.

Question 6

how do police determine if someone is impaired

Answer 6

slurred speech, inability to walk in a straight line, smell of alcohol in breath.

Question 7

what is theft

Answer 7

taking property permanently or temporarily, without the owner’s permission.

Question 8

what does the sentencing for theft depend upon

Answer 8

depends on the value of goods stolen, theft over ($5000) theft under ($5000)

Question 9

how does robbery differ from theft

Answer 9

robbery involves the theft of person al property through violence or the threat of violence.

Question 10

what are the 3 types of homicide

Answer 10

murder, infanticide and manslaughter

Question 11

where can you find drug offences other than the criminal code

Answer 11

the controlled drugs and substance act