Criminal vs. Civil Law
The burden of proof in a criminal case.
What is "beyond a reasonable doubt"?
The highest court in Canada.
What is "the Supreme Court of Canada"?
This person prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the government.
Who is "the Crown Attorney"?
This branch deals with injury claims like slipping on a wet floor.
What is "tort law"?
tephanie, Pete, Jason, and Jeff plan to steal a computer. Pete and Jason steal it while Jeff provides access. Jeff is guilty of this role.
What is "aiding or abetting"?
The purpose of civil law is to resolve disputes and provide this to the victim.
What is "compensation"?
This type of liability holds someone responsible for harm regardless of intent.
What is "strict liability"?
The first step in both criminal and civil cases.
What is "filing a claim or charge"?
This branch governs disputes over agreements between parties.
What is "contract law"?
A driver knowingly allows their intoxicated friend to drive their car, leading to an accident. This describes their mental state.
What is "willful blindness"?
The two elements required to prove a crime.
What are "mens rea (guilty mind)" and "actus reus (guilty act)"?
A legal principle established in previous cases that guides future decisions.
What is "precedent"?
The purpose of a preliminary hearing in a criminal case.
What is "to determine if there is enough evidence for the case to go to trial"?
This branch deals with property ownership and real estate disputes.
What is "property law"?
Wayne agrees to store a stolen computer in his garage. His role is classified as this.
What is "accessory after the fact"?
The burden of proof required in a civil trial.
What is "on a balance of probabilities"?
A group lawsuit filed by multiple people against the same defendant.
What is "class action"?
This occurs when two parties in a civil case agree to resolve the dispute without going to trial.
What is "a settlement"?
This branch focuses on family-related issues like divorce and custody.
What is "family law"?
In Jason King’s negligence case, this step proves he failed to meet the standard of care of a reasonable person.
What is "breach of duty of care"?
The main purpose of criminal law.
What is "to maintain public order and safety"?
This is required for a contract to be legally enforceable.
What are "offer, acceptance, and consideration"?
The main difference between criminal and civil trials in terms of penalties.
What is "criminal trials involve fines or imprisonment, while civil trials involve compensation"?
This branch oversees matters related to assets, estates, and inheritance.
What is "wills and estates"?
A reasonable person foreseeing the risk of harm in a scenario relates to this step in the Negligence Test.
What is "foreseeability"?