Elements of Crime
This is the guilty act in a crime
Actus reus
Crime learned through others
Interactionist theory
Needed for most searches
Warrant
This is the first step police take when arriving to a crime scene
Starting a police investigation
Defends the accused
Defence lawyer
This refers to the guilty mind or intent
Mens rea
Strong social bonds prevent crime
Social control theory
Right you must be told when arrested
The right to counsel
This type of evidence includes DNA
Forensic evidence
Represents the Crown
The Prosecutor
This type of liability requires no proof of intent but allows a defence
What is strict liability
Crime linked to stages of moral reasoning
Moral development theory
Police need this level of belief to arrest someone without a waarant
Reasonable grounds
This type of evidence includes fingerprints, blood, or hair
Physical evidence
Standard of proof in criminal trials
Beyond a reasonable doubt
This type of liability has no mens rea AND no defence
Absolute liability
A serial killer who plans carefully and avoids detection
Organized killer
Temporary holding during investigation
Detention
This process involves collecting and analyzing evidence from a crime scene
Forensic investigation
Court that settles disputes between countries
ICJ
This term describes helping someone commit a crime, even if you don’t carry it out yourself
What is aiding
The minimum number of victims for a serial killer
3
Targeting based on race instead of evidence
Racial profiling
This step in an investigation ensures evidence is properly collected and not contaminated
Securing the crime scene
Court that prosecutes individuals for war crimes
ICC