LAWS 2302 Chapter Notes - Chapter p.169-248: Court Of Appeal For Ontario, Criminal Code (Canada), Assault Causing Bodily Harm
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Chapter 2- the act requirement (actus reus: introduction- c. howard criminal law. Comes from the latin saying- actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea- there is not guilty act without a guilty mind (the intent and act must both concur to constitute a crime) Stephen, a history of the criminal law of england. Carrying a weapon while attending public meeting- s. 89. Breach of trust by a public officer- s. 122. Fraud in relation to fares- s. 393(1)(a) Legislationsection 175 of the criminal code , states: The accused was charged with causing a disturbance by using insulting or obscene language contrary tos. On two occasions, he went onto the veranda of his house and shouted obscenities at his neighbour across the street. The neighbour filed a complaint and testified for the crown. No evidence was adduced indicating that anyone else heard the accused"s statements or that the neighbour"s conduct was affected by them.
