law
what is actus reus
the physical aspects of a crimw
what iz absolute liabity
there is no defence fault is not an issue and the accused is convicted based on guilty act
what is partity
a principle of sentencing imposed on similar offenders committing similar offecnces in similar circumstances
what is totality
a principle of sentencing allowing a judge to consider a sentence that is not excessivly harsh or long when an offender is ordered to serve a consecutive sentence
what is strict liabilty
the concept that there can be responsibility with out fault. strict liability offences do not require intent and may endanger public welfare.
what is provocation
a defence that reduces the charge of murder to manslaughter if it can be proven that the accussed acted in the heat of the passion and was sufficeintly provoked, such that any resoable person would have acted
what is mens rea
the mental element of a crimd which may be shown by intent, knowledge, recklessness or wilful blindness
what is voir dire
the 3xclusion of the jury from the courtroom while admissibility of evidence is disscussed often refered to as a trial within a trial