SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++
Reasonable foreseeability
expectation of consequences based on actions
Actus reus
external circumstances
Mens rea
mental element
Intention
a mental state that involves a conscious choice to bring about a certain outcome
Knowledge
awareness of the facts surrounding the act
Wilful blindness
deliberately ignoring the truth or facts
Recklessness
conscious disregard of a substantial and unjustifiable risk
Party
someone who is criminally responsible for the commission of the offence
Principal offender
actually commits the offence
Aider
, does or omits to do anything to assist in committing crime
Abettor
encourages or instigates crime
Counselor
solicits or incites another to commit a crime
Accessory after the fact
knows someone committed an offence and enables escape
Count
a charge in an information or indictment
Contempt of court
disrupting court process (voodoo doll)
Perjury
telling a lie in court after having taken an oath or affirmation
General intent
the mental element that relates to the performance of the illegal action
Specific intent
requires more thought/knowledge; an intent to bring about certain consequences
Air of reality
what is necessary for a defence to be considered by the trier of fact
Window of opportunity
limited opportunity to commit crime
Adverse inference