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The Nature of Crime
A Crime is any act or omission of an act that is prohibited and punishable by federal statute
Basically anything in the Canadian Criminal Code.
Canadian Criminal Code
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Omission
Omission of an act means that some crimes are a result of failure to act in certain situations.
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4 conditions must exist for an act or an omission to be considered a crime
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1) The act is considered wrong by society.
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2)The act causes harm to society in general or to those (such as minors) who need protection
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3)The harm must be serious
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4)The remedy must be handled by the criminal justice system
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Are the following considered as examples of crime using this criteria?
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Possession of Child Pornography
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Possession of Marijuana
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Downloading Torrents
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Speeding
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Making Beer and Wine
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Making Grappa
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Crime
A crime is considered an offence to the general public
This makes it the government’s responsibility to investigate and act against those who commit crimes
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The main purpose of Criminal Law is to
i)protect people and property
ii) maintain order
iii) preserve standards of public decency
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Which areas in Victoria are most affected by crime?
Victoria Crime Statistics
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Which areas in Saanich are most affected by crime?
Map of Saanich
Crime Statistics
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What is the general idea about crime rates in Canada??
Current Canadian Crime Statistics
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Canadian Criminal Code
Contains the definition of all criminal offences, the sentences, and procedures for trial
Parliament amends the code as society’s values change
Canadian Criminal Code
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Provincial Jurisdiction
Provincial Courts administer federal law
Provinces control traffic and liquor laws
Provincial or municipal laws are considered quasi criminal, which are less serious and usually involve a fine
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1. Should those using illegal drugs be dealt with by the legal system or by social service agencies and the health care system? Explain your choice.
2. To what degree do you think legalizing some or all drugs would be a solution to the problem of illegal drug usage?
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3. Form an opinion on safe injection sites and defend it with sound reasoning.
Here are some Resources
B.C.s Top Doc Federal Government Reaction
Victoria's TakeCTV News