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15 Cards in this Set
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Mens Rea |
Criminal intent of the person commiting the wrongful act. |
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Theft |
Taking or using property which belongs to another person. |
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Hybrid offence |
Also called a dual procedure offence. |
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Automatism |
Unconscious, involuntary behaviour. |
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Strict liability offence |
A criminal offence which does not require mens rea. |
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Entrapment |
A defence claiming police encouraged wrongful act. |
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Fraud |
Intentional deciet as to cause a loss. |
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Mistake of fact |
A defense based on honestly believing nothing wrong was done. |
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Crown Prosecutor |
A lawyer who represents the government in a criminal case. |
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Procuring |
Assisting in the process of prostitution. |
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Manslaughter |
Killing another person as a result of criminal negligence. |
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Due dilligence |
Doing everything possible to avoid commiting the offence. |
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Abetting |
Providing encouragement or help to an offender. |
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Duress |
Forced to commit a crime by threats of another person. |
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Mischeif |
Wilfully destroying or damaging property. |
