Criminal Law
Criminal Code
History of Criminal Code/ Provincial Jurisdiction
The Elements of Crime
Involvement in Crime
100
Any act or omission of an act that is prohibited and punishable by federal statute.
What is a crime?
100
Is meant to reflect the social values of the majority of Canadians
What is the Criminal Code?
100
The provinces have the power to pass laws on matters that fall under their jurisdiction such as these
What are Liquor regulations and Traffic regulations?
100
The Latin term Actus Reus translates to this in English
What is the guilty act?
100
The person who actually commits the crime
What is a perpetrator?
200
The 1st condition which must exist in order for an act or omission to be considered a crime.
What is the act is considered wrong by society?
200
The Criminal Code can be altered to reflect this
What is changing values?
200
These laws are considered less serious and punishable usually by a fine.
What are quasi-criminal laws?
200
The Latin terms Mens Rea translates to this in English
What is the guilty mind?
200
A criminal offence that involves helping a perpetrator commit a crime.
What is aiding?
300
The 2nd condition which must exist in order for an act or omission to be considered a crime?
What is the act causes harm to society in general or to those (such as minors) who need protection?
300
An issue that has become increasingly important to Canadians
What is protecting children from sexual abuse?
300
This demonstrates that the act was intentional, knowing, negligent, reckless, or wilfully blind.
What is mens rea?
300
A crime that involves advising, recommending, or persuading another person to commit a criminal offense.
What is counselling?
400
The third condition which must exist in order for a crime or omission to be considered a crime.
What is the harm must be serious?
400
Section 43 of the Criminal Code allows schoolteachers, parents, or guardians to use this in disciplining children under their care.
What is “reasonable force”?
400
The legal drinking age in Alberta differs from that of Nova Scotia, Alberta's age of purchase is
What is 18?
400
General and Specific
What are kinds of intent?
400
Attempt and Conspiracy
What are kinds of incomplete crimes?
500
The 4th condition which must exist in order for an act or omission to be considered a crime?
What is the remedy must be handled by the criminal justice system?
500
The federal government made changes to the Criminal Code on this date.
What is October 18, 1999?
500
In 1955 the Criminal Code was reduced from 1100 sections to this number
What is 753?
500
A deliberate closing of one's mind to the possible consequences of one's actions.
What is willful blindness?
500
This character should have been charged with conspiracy to steal Christmas.
Who is the Grinch who Stole Christmas?
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