high profile criminal case in the news explain how you think the trial
lawyers met the test of Mens Rea and Actus Reas? RV hundal case link is below
Explain different meanings to the word “act” in a criminal context.
Demonstrate that an alleged offender should have the ability to consider the consequences of his act.
Outline that the Indigenous community has experienced cultural oppression that has led to social and health inequalities. These inequalities are translated into drug-related violence. Hence, if a young offender is exposed to drug addictions, he has limited ability to consider the consequences of his act.
Explain what it means to have a “non-guilty” mind.
Describe examples of legal duties that are set out in the Criminal Code, for example, the duties of parents towards their children.
Explain “mens rea.”
Explain that “mens rea” has a very important function in Criminal Law.
Illustrate the difference between subjective “mens rea” and objective “mens rea.”
Examine specific crimes, for example, murder, to explain how the factual circumstances of a particular accused could possibly be assessed against the provisions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Explain the role that specific factual circumstances of a particular offender should be considered. The Supreme Court has clearly stated that judicial notice of certain issues must be considered. The following are the issues that must be considered: colonialism, displacement, and residential schools in the case of aboriginal offenders in violent crime.
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