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The mental element of a person’s intention to commit a crime; a guilty mind.
Mens rea
The physical act of committing a crime; a guilty act
Actus reus
Laws that resemble criminal laws but deal with less serious offenses, often involving regulatory statutes.
Quasi-criminal law
A deliberate and conscious intention to commit a particular act prohibited by law.
Specific intent
The reason why a person commits a crime, which is different from intent.
Motive
An offense that can be prosecuted either summarily or by indictment, at the discretion of the Crown prosecutor.
Hybrid offence
Advising, recommending, or persuading someone to commit a criminal offense.
Counselling
An individual who actually commits the crime.
Perpetrator
The act of trading or dealing in something illegal, such as drugs or humans.
Trafficking
A serious criminal offense that typically requires a trial by judge and jury.
Indictable offence
A less serious offense that is tried without a jury and carries lighter penalties.
Summary conviction:
A serious criminal offense that typically requires a trial by judge and jury.
Indictable offence
A place used for illegal activities, such as gambling or prostitution.
Disorderly house
A killing for which the perpetrator can be held legally responsible, including murder and manslaughter.
Culpable homicide
The act of having control over something, typically illegal substances or property.
Possession
Assisting or helping another person commit a crime.
Aiding
An agreement between two or more persons to commit a criminal act.
Conspiracy
Encouraging or inciting another person to commit a crime.
Abetting
Deliberately choosing to ignore certain facts or information, thereby avoiding liability
Wilful blindness
The act of taking someone else’s property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it.
Theft
The act of taking property from a person through force or intimidation.
Robbery
Illegally entering a building or property with the intent to commit a crime.
Breaking & entering
The act of one person killing another, which can be lawful or unlawful.
Homicide
The intention to perform an act that is prohibited by law, without necessarily intending the specific consequences.
General intent
