LAWS 2302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Absolute Liability, Homicide, Summary Offence
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It is not reputable, but there is a post modern notion that reveals truths: the issue of capacity and being fit are important to stand trial, having the capacity to appreciate the consequences of your actions. Luka magnotta: convicted as a serial killer. Mailed body parts to the government: posted online video footage of him killing someone, the only issue in the trial was the mens rea, he uploaded a video of himself, there is no question about actus reus. Issue argued on capacity for mens rea: he said that he is ncrmd, significant that mens rea is a crucial piece of law. It reflects the moral consensus of the canadian society. It would be devastating for the cjs to try to prove that everyone accused of the crime was aware of the criminal provision. We all have fair notice of the criminal laws.
