Law 12: Unit 4 Flashcard 1

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What are the 3 types of crimes in its general definition?

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Actions, Omission, State of Being

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The state (government) investigates and pursues charges against individuals because:

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crimes are offences to society as a whole.

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True or False: All crimes are listed in the Criminal Code of Canada: ________________

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False

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What role do provinces have in Criminal Law in Canada?

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Provinces are responsible for enforcing Criminal Law in Canada.

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Actus Reus is:

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a guilty act

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What is Mens Rea?

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A legal principle referring to the mental state of intent to commit a crime

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With Mens Rea, what are the words that are represented by the acronym WINKR?

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W: Willful Blindness
I: Intent
N: Negligence
K: Knowledge
R: Recklessness

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True or False: Motive is required to determine someone is guilty.

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False

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What are Strict Liability offences?

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Offences that do not require proof of mens rea

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What is the common defence for Strict Liability Offences? Options: Mistake of fact, Consent, Due Diligence, No defence

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Due Diligence