LAWS 2302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Summary Offence, Pickpocketing, Mens Rea
14 Oct 2017
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Aquitted on 3 charges of sexual assault, on fourth charge for criminal harassment, made an apology in exchange for a peace bond. In crim case, crown has burden of proof. Looks at the code and case law as well as common meanings. Forcillo convicted of attempting murder in 2013, sammy yatmin toronto streetcar shooting. Officer shot someone 9 times, he was guilty of attempted murder. Ordered him to drop the knife, and then shot him 9 times. Killed 18 year old who he shot on street car: 6 shots werent acceptable, was(cid:374)"t reaso(cid:374)a(cid:271)le to shoot hi(cid:373) at that ti(cid:373)e, he was not guilty in murder charge. Many believe he shoudlnt have shot him at all. Intended object of person criminal intent was not completed: 24 ccc, see definition. Have purpose of carrying out offence, or done something to omit it. Offence req specific subjective intent to kill. Accused was drunk, argued that she was drunk and stabbed him.
