POLSCI 3LC3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Actus Reus, Mens Rea, Strict Liability

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POLSCI 3LC3
• Professor: Greg Flynn

Document Summary

Facts: rodd was under the in uence. Drugs, not alcohol: he was in his car. In the driver"s seat, but engine not running: the keys were in the ignition, turned to on, his paperwork is on the hood, seat is reclined, feet outside the car, driver"s door open. Test: actus reus: what is the law. Course of conduct w/ motor vehicle: yes, Person whose ability is impaired or is over the limit: yes. Realistic risk of danger to people or property: low threshold, yes - he planned to drive in the future. R. v. sault st. marie: true crime - rodd noway. General or speci c intention o ence: this is a general intention o ence, rodd has taken a course of conduct towards a motor vehicle. Look in the case lol it"s in there: should cite r v. ford, always list the case where the precedent comes from. Man is guilty: strict liability , absolute liability -