CRMN 2010U Study Guide - Final Guide: Willful Blindness, Via Rail, Mental Disorder

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This study guide is intended to help you to prepare for the exams by drawing your attention to the most important concepts and definitions that you must know. This, however, does not mean that you cannot be tested on the concepts from the assigned readings that are not on the list. Topics covered: from regulatory offences (inclusive) to the last topic + subjective mens rea and objective mens rea. Fill in the blanks 3% (10 questions) Short answer 5% (1 question) mens rea: subjective liability lecture 10 definition of subjective mens rea. Subjective accused deliberately intended the consequences or subjectively realized that his/her conduct might produce prohibited consequences. What was going on in the mind of the accused? forms of subjective mens rea. Accused wanted to achieve a prohibited result, wilfully pursued it. Accused is aware that his/her conduct is dangerous and is likely to cause a prohibited result, but nevertheless engages in that conduct.