CLU3M - Intro to Criminal Law Flashcards

No bias toward the accused, efficient, clear, no abuse, etc.

Criminal Justice/Procedural Justice

The person committing the crime furthers their criminal intent

General Intent

Latin word for guilty mind

Mens rea

To protect people to protect property, enforce moral standards, provide retribution, rehabilitation

The purpose of the criminal justice system

Latin for action involving guilt

Actus Reus

No one is above the law

Rule of Law

A person intends to commit a criminal offence but fails

Attempt

The right not to be detained or imprisoned unlawfully, the crown must show cause

Habeus Corpus

The careless disregard for the possible results of an action

recklessness

The knowledge of certain facts that provide the necessary mens rea

Knowledge

These offences are the least serious

Summary Offence

Means to help someone commit a crime

Aiding

Anybody charged to a crime is presumed to be innocent

Burden of Proof

An agreement between 2 (or more) people to commit a crime

Conspiracy

when someone helps a criminal avoid detention or capture

Accessory after the fact

The intent is limited to the act itself and the person has no further criminal purpose in mind

Specific Intent

Everyone has the right to a fiar trial and their trial to be brought to court quickly

The right to a fair and speedy trial

Means to encourage someone to commit a crime

abetting

Careless conduct that causes foreseeable harm

criminal negligence

When someone purposely ignores certain facts or information

Willful blindness