LS101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Youth Criminal Justice Act, Actus Reus, Criminal Negligence
4 Dec 2017
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The criminal law and the criminal code of canada. The criminal code is a federal statute and applied throughout canada. Other criminal statutes include the youth criminal justice act and the controlled drugs and substances act. There are two categories of criminal offences: indictable and summary conviction. Indictable offences are more serious and have sentences that range from a maximum term of two years to life imprisonment. Summary conviction offences carry a maximum sentence of up to six months. Offences against public order and the good of the state. Offences against the state include treason, terrorism, and perjury, Offences against public order include committing an indecent act, causing a disturbance, and mischief. Public mischief includes such behaviors as bomb scares and misleading authorities. Offences against the person include assault, manslaughter, and murder. Offences against property include theft, arson, break and enter, and. Attempts to commit a criminal act are also offences. Accessories to a criminal offence can also be charged.
