Chapter 6: Criminal Law Terms *= 2 Words No Space

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  1. 2. *The mental intent or knowledge of wrongdoing behind a criminal act.
  2. 4. *Intentionally choosing to ignore the facts or avoid confirming something illegal.
  3. 6. *Reckless disregard for the lives or safety of others that causes harm.
  4. 8. Trying to commit a crime but failing to complete it.
  5. 10. *The physical act or omission that makes up the criminal offence.
  6. 12. Awareness of certain facts or circumstances that make an action criminal.
  7. 14. The reason why a person commits a crime, though it is not required to prove guilt.
  8. 16. An act or omission that is prohibited and punishable by law.
  9. 17. An offence where only actus reus must be proven; due diligence can be a defence.
  10. 18. An agreement between two or more people to commit a crime.
  11. 19. Encouraging or urging someone to commit a crime.
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  1. 1. *A federal statute that outlines criminal offences and their punishments in Canada.
  2. 3. *A deliberate decision to commit a wrongful act, knowing the consequences.
  3. 5. The person who actually commits the criminal offence.
  4. 7. An offence where intent does not matter, and no defence is accepted once the act is proven.
  5. 9. *The intention to commit the act and achieve a particular result or consequence.
  6. 11. *The intention to perform the act itself, without a specific goal or result in mind.
  7. 13. *Deliberately taking an unjustified risk that could cause harm.
  8. 15. Assisting or helping someone commit a crime.
  9. 16. *The body of law that deals with actions considered harmful to society and sets out penalties.