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Criminal Code Offences Against the Person and Reputation

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Criminal Code Offences Against the Person and Reputation

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In this section of the criminal code is where offences against the person and reputation are outlined. Specifically focusing on sections 222-232, where the definitions of Homicide and Murder are depicted. Alongside the varying methods and exceptions within. This directly relates to my topic as it is the layout of the law that must be followed to indict the offence of either Murder or Homicide.

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Case Study - R. v. Tayongtong, 2017 ONSC 6436

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What is Murder, Manslaughter, and Homicide?

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What is Murder, Manslaughter, and Homicide?

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This short video depicts a scenario with different segments in order to portray the differences and similarities between Murder, Manslaughter, and Homicide and how each of them came into effect in the followed situation. Providing the knowledge of what must occur in a crime for it to fall under each of the given categories. This relates directly to my topic as it shows and explains the difference between Murder and Homicide as well as the categories that fall under Murder and Homicide.

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Murder, Manslaughter, Homicide, a killing differences explained in less than 5 minutes

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This video depicts what each Degree of Murder means and how they play into place in each scenario and situation. Additionally, providing us with the information in order to distinguish the differences between Murder, Homicide, and its defining categories and degrees. Going into detail of topics such as first-degree murder, second-degree murder, third-degree-murder, etc. This relates directly to my topic as it gives distinct information and explanations of how each degree of Murder plays out not only in the situation at hand but in the place of court as well.

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How to tell the difference between homicide with and without malice aforethought

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This chart explains how to tell the difference between homicide with malice aforethought and homicide without malice aforethought. Showcasing a distinct difference in each category. Providing definitions of each category. This chart relates directly to my topic as it provides a thorough explanation of intentional, unintentional, and sometimes intentional homicide.

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This diagram provides an easy-to-follow and understand description of Murder with the intent to harm. Highlighting important factors such as the intent to kill and how that can play part in the harm that has been inflicted upon a being. This diagram directly relates to my topic as it shows the correlation between different outcomes of Murder and its intent to harm.

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Homicide: The Four Categories and their Punishments

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Homicide: The Four Categories and their Punishments 

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Homicide: The Four Categories and their Punishments 

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This website goes into detail about each category of homicide and what the punishment for committing whichever level is. A brief overview of the types of punishments associated with the levels of Homicide listed within the website are a maximum of 5 years, life imprisonment, etc. This relates directly to my topic as it provides context as to what happens when each category under Homicide is committed.

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Part VIII of the Criminal Code / Against the Person and Reputation

Homicide: The Four Categories and their Punishments

If you have been charged with a crime in Canada, you should consult with a criminal defence lawyer in your area

Glossary of Legal Terms

Defence attorney

A criminal defence lawyer protects the rights of defendants and helps them build a defence that aims to have them acquitted. They ensure the accused's rights are protected throughout the judicial process.

Indictable offence

Indictable offences are the most serious offences under the Criminal Code and they come with more serious punishments, up to a maximum penalty of life in prison.

Self-defence

A person is not guilty of an offence if they reasonably believe on reasonable grounds that force was being used against them or another person. or that a threat of force was made. They can act in self defence to protect themselves or the other person, as long as their actions are reasonable in the circumstances.

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There are four categories of homicide in Canada: first degree murder, second degree murder, manslaughter and infanticide.

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What Are the Different Types of Murder Charges in Canada?

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What Are the Different Types of Murder Charges in Canada?

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This website goes into depth to explain the types of murder charges we have here in Canada. Describing first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and manslaughter. This directly relates to my topic as it explains the difference and what must be done at the time of the crime for it to be considered as any of the previously mentioned types of murder.

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What Are The Different Types of Murder Charges in Canada? - Epstein & Associates

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What Are The Different Types of Murder Charges in Canada?. Navigate Criminal Law with confidence and get practical advice for moving forward from Epstein & Associates

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This video gives a short explanation of the importance of Actus Reus and Mens Rea in a criminal conviction. It highlights the sheer significance of both factors and their role in the act of conviction. As we have learned in class, in order for a criminal to be convicted of a criminal offence, they must concurrently possess both Actus Reus and Mens Rea. This relates directly to my topic as both factors must be proved in order to provide a conviction of Murder/Homicide.

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Elements of a Crime: Actus Reus and Mens Rea

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This infographic showcases the number of homicides that took place in Canada in 2022. Providing information of the amount of homicides that were committed, some causes, briefly highlighting the amount of youth who have been accused, and the amount of racialized individuals as victims of Homicide. This infographic directly relates to my topic as it showcases not only the number of homicides that were committed but the causation of many of them as well.