Law Chapter 7: Criminal Code Offences

Front 1

Killing another human being, directly or indirectly is defined as ________ in the Criminal Code.

Back 1

Homicide

Hint 1

It can be either Culpable and Non-Culpable

Front 2

A _____________happens when a person causes the death of someone else, on purpose or because of recklessness.

Back 2

Culpable

Front 3

The death was the result of a complete accident, and, therefore, it lacks intent or blame.

Back 3

Non-Culpable

Front 4

Intentional homicide. Usually defined as the deliberate killing of another person. It is generally understood that there is clear intention to kill, making it a culpable homicide.

Back 4

Murder

Hint 4

Consists of two categories:

First-degree: most serious form of homicide

Second-degree: homicide that does not meet the conditions of the First-Degree

Front 5

What’s the minimum sentence for both first & second-degree murder?

Back 5

Life sentence.

Someone convicted of first-degree is eligible for parole only after 25 years, while second-degree murder, after minimum of 10 years.

Front 6

-Causing the death of a person, directly or indirectly, by means of an unlawful act.

-only requires general intent.

-A culpable homicide that is not murder or infanticide.

Back 6

Manslaughter

Front 7

The act of counselling, aiding, or abetting someone to commit suicide; to counsel anyone to commit suicide or to help them accomplish it.

Back 7

Assisted Suicide.

Front 8

One person acts to end another person’s life, but usually for compassionate reasons such as ending suffering.

Back 8

Euthanasia

Hint 8

For example, someone with terminal cancer, has expressed a wish to die by choosing not to undergo aggressive chemotherapy.

Front 9

In Canada, there are three levels of assault, based on the level of severity and corresponding penalties:

Level One: Assault

Level Two: Assault causing bodily harm

Level three: Aggravated assault

Back 9

Assault

Hint 9

All assaults have two common elements:

1. The accused must have intent to carry out the attack and cause harm.

2. There must be no consent by the victim.

Front 10

A specific form of assault that involves any form of unwanted sexual activity. It occurs when consent is not given.

Back 10

Sexual Assault.

Front 11

Agreement given freely and voluntarily.

Back 11

Consent

Front 12

What is the age of consent in Canada as of 2008?

Back 12

16

Front 13

________ is illegally taking someone’s property without permission

Back 13

Robbery

Front 14

_______ is an act of intentionally causing damage to property by Fire or explosion.

Back 14

Arson

Front 15

Taking someone’s property without their consent or damaging it so severely. One of the most common offences in Canada is called ___________.

Back 15

Theft

Front 16

The act of stealing someone else’s identity, usually for criminal purposes is called _________________.

Back 16

Identity theft

Front 17

Entering someone’s premises without permission with intent to commit an indictable offence.

Back 17

Break and Enter

Front 18

When someone deceives another person on purpose for criminal gain.

Back 18

Fraud

Front 19

________________ the criminal offence of driving a vehicle at high speeds in a reckless and dangerous manner

Back 19

Street racing

Front 20

Sexual activity in exchange for money.

Back 20

Prostitution

Front 21

Sexual activity in exchange for money.

Back 21

Prostitution

Front 22

Communicating for the purpose of prostitution is ____________.

Back 22

Soliciting

Front 23

Unlawful use of force or violence to further certain political or social objectives such as religious, ideological reasons.

Back 23

Terrorism