Damage to property, whether it be through willful damage or graffiti?
What is vandalism?
100
An act of force or threat of force intended to inflict harm upon a person or to put the person in fear that such harm is imminent.
What is assault?
100
A child under the age of 14 who has committed a crime.
What is immature age?
200
You are unable to be sent to jail during one while the other you can have any form of punishment used including jail.
What is the difference between civil and criminal?
200
The prosecution's burden of proof in a criminal case.
What is beyond a reasonable doubt?
200
Unlawfully entering a building or premise with the intent to commit a crime
What is burglary
200
Driving a vehicle dangerously, penalties increase when a death is caused or the driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
What is dangerous operation of a vehicle?
200
The response any normal person would make in the situation due to the the circumstances surrounding the crime.
What is exceptional circumstance?
300
Rehabilitation, deter future offenders, incapacitation and punishment
What is the purpose of the sentencing and punishment act?
300
The punishment handed to the person who commuted the act
What is sentencing?
300
The taking of personal property from the person of another against his will, by either force or threat of force.
What is robbery?
300
Against a police officer, causing grievous harm or armed with a dangerous weapon
What increases the sentencing of an assault charge?
300
Though committing a crime, where the person committing the crime truly believes that what they were doing is not illegal. E.g. Due to GPS reading they believe they are not fishing in a no fishing zone. Does not apply to ignorance of the law.
What is mistake of fact?
400
A person's mental awareness that their conduct is criminal.
What is Mens Rea?
400
Information provided to a court regarding the defendant or circumstances that may result in reduced sentencing.
What is a mitigating factor?
400
Intentional setting of a fire to damage or destroy the property of a person.
What is arson?
400
An adulation which results in the breaking or penetrations of the skin. Usually resulting in bleeding. Carries a sentence of up to 7 years
What is unlawful wounding?
400
Committed in the heat of passion, immediate response before the person has time consider actions. Response to others actions. Partial defence for murder and full defence for common assault.
What is provocation?
500
Evil act; the criminal act.
What is actus reus?
500
To keep the criminals away from society so that the public is safe from the misconduct.
What is incapacitation?
500
Blackmailing somebody into providing goods or property beyond their will.
What is extortion?
500
Specific legislation has been introduced to assist people in the situation, where safety within the home is jeapordised. To ensure that after sustained abuse they are punished fairly when responding in defence.
What is domestic violence?
500
A partial defense to a crime, where the person commuting the crime has an abnormality of mind to the extent where their capacity to control there actions is impaired.