LS202 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Indictable Offence, Regulatory Offence, Procedural Law
5 Mar 2015
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In canada crimes are classified into 3 categories: summary. True crimes and regulatory offences: true crimes (real crimes): Offences that represent a serious breach of community values and are considered both wrong and deserving of punishment. Consists of offences outlined in the criminal code and controlled drugs and. Criminal offences are designed to condemn and punish the past"s wrongful conduct. Offenses are morally culpable and thus have higher degrees of punishment. Crown must prove all elements of the offence beyond a reasonable doubt: regulatory offences: Regulation of inherently legitimate activities connected with commerce, trade, and industry or with such everyday matters as driving, hunting, fishing, and so forth. Are not generally serious in nature and usually have minor penalties. Objective is to protect the public and societal interests (employees, consumers, motorists) Objective is to prevent future harm through the enforcement of minimum standards of conduct and care.
