A defense that the accused was not at the scene of the crime when it took place.
What is alibi
100
This case dealt with automatism, and also sexsomnia.
What is R. v. Luedecke
100
The mental element of one's criminal actions. Also meaning the "guilty mind".
What is mens rea
200
These people supported Maracle's defence.
Who is his sister, mother and brother.
200
A women suffering from years of domestic abuse pushes her husband in front of a car.
What is the defense of battered woman syndrome
200
Being tried twice for the same offense.
What is double jeopardy
200
R. v. Daviault used this as a defense after being charged with sexual assault.
What is intoxication
200
The state of being that constitutes a crime. Also meaning "a wrongful deed".
What is actus reus
300
Maracle was charged with these crimes. (3)
What is sexual assault, kidnapping, and carrying a gun for the purpose of committing a offense.
300
A mother rushes her son to hospital after he falls from a tree, on her way she hits another car.
What is the defense of necessity
300
The involuntary action by someone who is in a state of impaired consciousness
What is automatism
300
R. v. Graveline used this new defence after stabbing her spouse.
What is battered women syndrome
300
Section 16 of the Criminal Code refers to NCR meaning this.
What is not criminally responsible
400
The Crown's case consisted of these three pieces of evidence. (Name at least 2)
What is
1) the victims limited identification
2) a piece of duct tape with Maracle's fingerprint and
3) DNA matching Maracle on the girl's shirt.
400
Luther comes to Canada from Germany with little knowledge of Canadian laws. He has a beer on his way to the bank, he is arrested for public intoxication.
What is a defense of ignorance of the law and/or mistake of fact
400
A psychological condition caused by severe domestic violence.
What is battered women syndrome
400
This case used self defense after a bar fight left a man dead.
What is R. v. Paice
400
A Breathalyzer test help identify a persons BAC, meaning this.
What is blood alcohol level or concentration.
500
In 2006, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled this, it lead to this outcome.
What is substantial errors in the trial that lead to an unfair trial, so they ordered a new trial.
500
The police run a undercover drug operation in Antonio's town, Antonio has never bought or done drugs. One of the officers harnesses Antonio to get him drugs, after awhile he agrees and Antonio gets arrested.
What is the defense of entrapment
500
The threat or coercion to force someone to do something against his or her will.
What is duress
500
R. v. Keller used this defense after being convicted of trafficking LSD.
What is duress
500
Section 34(1) of the Criminal Code refers to this defence.