Legal Terms and Concepts
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What is the legal term for the act of helping someone commit a crime?

  • Abetting (correct)
  • Duress
  • Aiding
  • Accessory After the Fact
  • Which type of evidence is based on indirect circumstances rather than direct observation?

  • Direct Evidence
  • Opinion Evidence
  • Acts Reus
  • Circumstantial Evidence (correct)
  • What is the term for the mental element of a crime, which refers to the intent or knowledge of the accused?

  • Pecuniary
  • Actus Reus
  • Mens Rea (correct)
  • Oakes Test
  • What is the term for the process of selecting a jury for a trial?

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    What is the term for a legal principle that requires a person to take reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others?

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    Study Notes

    • Causation: The relationship between an act or omission and the resulting harm or injury.
    • Direct Evidence: Evidence that directly proves or disproves a fact, often through eyewitness testimony or physical evidence.

    Defenses and Criminal Law

    • Automatism: A defense where an individual claims they were not in control of their actions due to a mental or physical condition.
    • Self-Defense: A defense where an individual claims they used reasonable force to protect themselves from harm.
    • Mens Rea: The Latin phrase for "guilty mind," referring to the mental state of an individual who commits a crime.
    • Actus Reus: The Latin phrase for "guilty act," referring to the physical act of committing a crime.
    • Hybrid Offence: A crime that can be prosecuted as either a summary offence or an indictable offence, depending on the severity of the punishment.
    • Indictable Offence: A serious crime that is prosecuted by indictment, often carrying a more severe penalty.
    • Manslaughter: A crime that involves the killing of another person without premeditation or intent.

    Law and Justice

    • Habeas Corpus: A legal term that means "you have the body," referring to a court order that requires a person to be brought before a judge or court.
    • Oakes Test: A legal test used to determine whether a law or government action infringes upon a person's rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
    • Reasonable Limits Clause: A clause in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms that allows for reasonable limits to be placed on individual rights.
    • Public Law: A branch of law that deals with the relationship between individuals and the government, including constitutional and administrative law.
    • Private Law: A branch of law that deals with the relationships between individuals, including contract, property, and tort law.
    • Abetting: Assisting or encouraging someone to commit a crime.
    • Aiding: Providing assistance or support to someone who has committed a crime.
    • Accessory After the Fact: A person who assists or provides support to someone who has committed a crime after the fact.
    • Empanelling: The process of selecting and swearing in a jury for a trial.
    • Writ of Summons: A legal document that summons a person to appear in court.
    • Mediation: A process of resolving disputes through negotiation and compromise, often with the assistance of a neutral third party.

    Family and Property Law

    • Marriage Breakdown: The dissolution of a marriage, often resulting in the division of property and assets.
    • Net Family Property: The total value of a couple's assets and liabilities, used to determine the division of property in a divorce or separation.
    • Restitution: The act of restoring or returning something to its rightful owner, often in the context of property law.
    • Pecuniary: Relating to or involving money or financial matters.
    • Opinion Evidence: Testimony given by an expert witness, often based on their opinion or expertise.
    • Circumstantial Evidence: Evidence that indirectly proves or disproves a fact, often through inference or implication.
    • Prima Facie: A Latin phrase that means "on its face," referring to evidence that appears to be sufficient to prove a fact or establish a claim.
    • Unintentional Discrimination: Discrimination that occurs unintentionally, often through policies or practices that have a disproportionate impact on certain groups.
    • Poisoned Environment: A workplace or environment that is hostile or toxic, often due to discrimination or harassment.

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