SOC209H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Social Fact, Systems Theory, Actus Reus
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An act or omission that is prohibited by criminal law. Failing to report child abuse, failing to provide necessities of life. Ex: declaring oneself a prostitute is a status, but communicating for the purposes of prostitution is an illegal act. Belief that people control their behaviour and can choose between right and wrong. To be convicted of most crimes, a person must have done something criminal and usually must have intended to do it. Accused is aware that action would cause harm. Individual violates a law simply by lacking the appropriate care and attention about something she/he is doing. Definition generally less serious offences generally more serious offences. Fine not exceeding or six months incarceration or both. Offences that be summary or indictable, based on the. Based on the seriousness, you decide if it is going to be indictable or hybrid. We often criminalize things that are harmful and we also criminalize things that are not harmful.
