LS101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Canada Council, False Imprisonment, Mens Rea
18 Oct 2016
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Crime = public wrong, goes against the public interest. Speci c deterrence - deter them from committing future crimes. General deterrence - prevent the public from committing crimes. Accused must be proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt. Must show mens rea (intent to do harm) Usually in the form of a ne. Prevent these acts from occurring in the future. Teaches appropriate standards of conduct to society. Higher costs for activities that are potentially dangerous. Intentional acts that cause damage to property or people. A group of people designed to make laws for the state (elected or appointed) Integrate the policy and provide support to judicial and executive systems. Authorize the courts to establish jurisdiction, organize themselves and appoint members. 92 (provincial) = feds prevail if there is con ict between the sections. Interest groups that try to in uence politics/policies to be passed to help their interest. Visit legislatures and and make friends with legislators.
