Introduction to Criminal Law

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Introduction to Criminal Law CLU 3MR Lesson 50

Introduction to Criminal Law Learning Goal: Have an understanding of the workings of the criminal justice system Things that make us go hmmm… Discuss questions from pages 113-118 Note and discussion

Things that make us go hmm… What is the purpose of the criminal justice system. (When) Should young offenders be treated as adults by the justice system? Does society have enough control over the police? Is the jury system the fairest way to conduct a trial? Should the death penalty be reintroduced into Canada. How do jails meet the needs of society and the inmates? What is immorality?

Review Your Understanding (page 118) Explain the purpose of criminal law. Provide brief examples to support your understanding. The main purpose is to protect people as a society Many examples… (page 116)

2. According to the Law Reform Commission of Canada, what conditions must exist for action to be considered a crime? P 114

What influences the federal government when it decides what behaviours to criminalize, decriminalize, or legalize? When social values change A specific incident might raise an issue

When the government decides that crimes are to be added, deleted, or changed in the Criminal Code, why is it important to have a free and open debate about the proposed changes? Wide range of values in our society To determine the views and needs of our society All voices must be heard

5. What are the activities that you think should be criminalized and decriminalized?

Criminal Law & Criminal Offences Criminal law deals with offences against society Helps to keep order in society Protects people and property Rehabilitates those who have caused harm

Parliament decides what is a crime and regularly changes the Criminal Code Criminal Code outlines all crimes

Laws are changed or introduced after a lot of debate Sign of a democratic society Current hot topics include: abortion, euthanasia, gun control, pornography Parliament will reexamine laws that the public want reformed

Conditions that must exist for criminal penalties The action must harm other people The action must violate the basic values of society Use of the law must not violate basic values Criminal law can make a significant contribution to resolving the problem

Words you need to know! Terminology

Quasi-Criminal Law Offences under provincial jurisdiction Liquor License Act, Highway Traffic Act Tried in provincial court Breaking these laws usually results in a fine

The Criminal Code Describes offences and their punishments Always being reformed Important decisions, reached by judges, are often in the CC

Summary Conviction Offences Less serious offences Tried by judge only Max. penalty is $2000 and/or 6 months in prison

Indictable Offences The most serious offences (robbery, break & enter) No time limit between alleged act and arrest Usually accused may choose the method of trial

Hybrid Offences May be treated as summary or indictable The Crown looks at circumstances—previous record, violence Ex. include calling a false fire alarm, theft under $1000, mischief

Questions: What are the equivalent terms for summary conviction and indictable offences in the USA? Who is the Crown Attorney? What influences the government when it decides what behaviours to criminalize, decriminalize, or legalize? What illegal actions are not covered by the Criminal Code?

Elements of a Criminal Offence “Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea” The act will not make a person guilty unless the mind is also guilty. You must consciously intend to commit a crime; not unknowingly or by accident The Crown must prove that a criminal act occurred and that the accused had a criminal intention (beyond a reasonable doubt)

Actus Reus ‘wrongful deed’ External, voluntary act

Mens Rea ‘guilty mind’ Internal act Read R. v. Parks, 1992 CanLII 78 (SCC) Pages 124-125

Task: Pages 126-130: Make notes on the other elements of a criminal offence