Criminal Code of Canada Quiz

The Criminal Code outlines all criminal offences in Canada.

A person cannot be convicted in criminal court and sued in civil court for the same matter.

Res judicata refers to the prohibition of being convicted twice for the same matter.

A stay of proceedings stops the proceedings or trial indefinitely.

'To be an aider, they have to do more than just omit to do something' This statement is true.

What two types of liability are discussed in this text, regarding legal responsibility?

What is the difference between strict liability and absolute liability?

Specific intent is the desire to commit a criminal act for its own sake, while General intent is the desire to commit a criminal act to accomplish another goal.

In Stellato, the court concluded that a marked departure from normal conduct was required to prove impairment while driving.

The standard of proof in Entrapment cases is beyond a reasonable doubt.

Due diligence is a possible defence to strict liability offences.

A person can raise the defence that they did not understand the law, to escape conviction.

A general intent offence necessitates proof of the actus reus only.

The annotated criminal code's purpose is to assist in understanding the related provisions section.

What is the difference between a subjective test and an objective test in criminal law?

The standard of proof in criminal law is "more likely than not".

An alibi defence requires proving reasonable doubt.

A person can be convicted of the crime on a conditional stay.

A person cannot be convicted of a crime if they were under the age of 12 when the crime was committed.

A person can successfully argue that they did not understand the law, and therefore should not be convicted.

What is the difference between actus reus and mens rea?

An air of reality is a test that determines whether a defence has a reasonable foundation.

What is the difference between an aider and an abettor?

The term "count" in criminal law is synonymous with "charge".

The use of the word “means” in the definition section of the Criminal Code allows for other circumstances to fall within the definition.

A defence to a Criminal charge must demonstrate that the accused lacked the mens rea or actus reus of the offence.

What are the three elements required to argue necessity as a defence in criminal law?

Case law provides an explanation of ambiguous portions of the Criminal Code.

An act of automatism can negate voluntariness.

Duress is a defence to non-violent crimes.

A person can be charged as a party to an offence if they intended to aid in the commission of a crime.

The onus of proof in a criminal case is on the defendant.

Police officers conduct preliminary investigations, while crown counsel represents public interest in the prosecution.

A judge only provides sentencing once the jury has reached a verdict.

The Criminal Code encompasses four key factors: offences, punishments, defences, and processes.

The term "highway" refers to any road meant for public use.

A person who is considered mentally ill is not considered criminally responsible for illegal acts.

A person who genuinely believes they have the right to act in a way that breaks the law can use this as a valid defence.

Duress can be raised as a defence when the threat is made against a third party.

If an accused raises the defence of an alibi and it is disproved, this can be used as evidence against them.

For the entrapment defence to be successful, the accused must only show that they were provided with an opportunity to commit a crime.

An accused can be found guilty of a strict liability offence even if they did not know that they were committing a crime.

Automatism due to alcohol intoxication is a recognised defence to criminal charges.

The defence of "colour of right" can apply whether the person acted in good faith or not.

A person who is charged with a Summary offence can be tried by a judge only.

Being found guilty of an indictable offence allows for a maximum sentence of two years.

A hybrid offence can be treated as either a summary or indictable offense.

If a person is deemed to commit a "strict liability" offence, they can be found guilty without proof of mens rea.

The doctrine of "recent possession" only applies to items that have been stolen.

The defence of "abandonment" can be used when a person is accused of aiding and abetting.

Abuse of process is a defense to a crime, only if there was police misconduct.

If an individual is acting in a way that is not intended to cause harm or is unintentional, this will successfully establish the defense of "accident" in criminal law.

The legal presumption in a criminal case is that a person is mentally disordered.

Police officers need to have a reasonable suspicion that a person is engaged in criminal activity before they can use entrapment as a defense.

Entrapment is a defense in a criminal case, where a police officer provides someone with an opportunity to commit a crime.

A person can be found guilty of a criminal offence if they were in a "state of intoxication" when they committed the crime.

A person can be found guilty of a criminal offence regardless of whether the act was committed in Canada or outside of Canada.

The doctrine of "recent possession" can be raised as a defence in a criminal case.

The word "means" in the Criminal Code refers to all possible circumstances that could fall under the definition.

A person is not considered criminally responsible for an act they committed that they understand is wrong, if they claim they were acting under the influence of a mental disorder.