1. Other Crimes:
Abduction, Theft, Robbery, Arson, Fraud, Firearms… and Other Crimes That Require Less Explanation

2. Firearms
1995: Firearms Act – all gunowners must be licensed and registered
Done to track firearms in case they are used in crimes
Gunowners must take a safety course
2 types of Licences: one for adults, one for children

3. Firearms 3 Types of Firearms:
Non-Restricted: ordinary rifles and shotguns (regular hunting firearms)
Restricted: non-prohibited handguns, semi-automatic rifles, short barrel shotguns, short barrel rifles
Prohibited: handguns with short barrel or large calibre ammunition, very short barrel rifles/shotguns, semi-auto rifles converted to automatic, machines guns, assault rifles

4. Abduction
Carrying off/capturing a person under the age of 16 from the care of parent/guardian
Imprisonment up to 10 years
On the rise because of divorce rates

5. Robbery
Taking somebody’s property without permission AND with violence or threat of violence
Victim must have an actual reason to feel like violence is an option
Fake gun, hand in pocket can both result in robbery because the threat is real

6. Arson Intentionally causing damage to property by fire or explosion
Accidents can be arson if perpetrator was negligent, or should have known better

7. Theft Conviction requires 4 key elements
The act must be fraudulent: you must know you’re doing it
No colour of right: person must have no right to the object
Accused must have intent to deprive owner of property: repurposing counts as theft

8. Street Racing Type of crime that’s on the rise
Called criminal negligence causing bodily harm or dangerous operation if no one is hurt
Dangerous driving causing death
Causes a mandatory suspension of drivers’ licence

9. Identity Theft Called a more 21st century crime
Taking someone’s identity for criminal purpose
Mail theft, document theft, use of “skimmers”, phishing, or data theft

10. Break and Enter Also known as burglary Break: usually a lock or window
Enter: trespassing

11. Fraud Deceiving another person on purpose for criminal gain
Making false statements for a loan
Credit card fraud, forging cheques, using false pretences to obtain money/credit