Criminal Law Concepts Quiz

Actus reus refers to the guilty act, or the physical act of committing a crime, while mens rea refers to the guilty mind, or the mental state or intention behind the act.

The standard of proof in criminal law is 'beyond a reasonable doubt,' which means that the prosecution must prove the defendant's guilt to the extent that there is no reasonable doubt in the mind of a reasonable person that the defendant committed the crime.

In Canadian criminal law, offences can be categorized as indictable, summary, or hybrid. Indictable offences are more serious and carry heavier penalties, while summary offences are less serious and are dealt with more quickly. Hybrid offences can be prosecuted as either indictable or summary, depending on the circumstances.

<p>An example of a case law studied in the context of criminal law principles is R v Jobidon, which dealt with the issue of consent in the context of assault causing bodily harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Canadian administrative law regulates the actions and operations of governments and governmental agencies in Canada, governing the exercise of power by ministers, public officials, and various appointed bodies. It encompasses the way in which power is exercised by public authorities.</p> Signup and view all the answers