Court and Tribunal Administration CTA323 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Mens Rea
16 Sep 2016
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1: the standard of proof in criminal law: is the responsibility of the crown is on a balance of probabilities requires certainty is beyond a reasonable doubt. 4: varies depending on the charge in question, the presumption of innocence means that: 1. 1. the accused is not required to testify. 1. 2. the crown has the burden of proof. 1. 3. it is up to the accused to prove his innocence, on a balance of probabilities. 1. 5. both a b and c: hamid and joe are at the same downtown club. Joe believes that hamid was eyeing his girlfriend. Hoe gets angry and yells at him, who decides to leave the club with his friends. Later that night, while on his way, joe runs into hamid, who is accompanied by a few of his friends. Joe runs at hamid, kicks him to the ground, and continues to punch him. During this time, joe"s friends stand aside and shout encouragement.
