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Criminal law is a classification of open law that rebuffs conduct that outcomes in damage to individuals and additionally property. The federal government makes most of the criminal law in Canada. However, A few laws made by the provincial and municipal governments are designated "quasi-criminal." A large portion of the criminal laws are found in the Criminal Code of Canada which applies to all areas and domains in Canada. It contains a portrayal of wrongdoings and criminal law methods.

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Criminal law in relation to murder/homicide: Canada recognizes three types of homicide in criminal law: murder (1st, and 2nd degree), manslaughter, and finally infanticide.

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1.     Murder: : Murder is known to be the act that one takes part in by killing another with malice aforethought.

-1st Degree Murder: First degree murder are acts of crime committed with premeditation and intent.

-2nd Degree Murder: Anything other than first degree murder

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2.     Infanticide: Infanticide is when a mother kills her newborn child

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3.     Manslaughter: Manslaughter is divided into two: involuntary manslaughter and voluntary manslaughter. Involuntary manslaughter lacks the mental intent behind the act. An example would be running a red light. Voluntary manslaughter is having an intent exist after adequate provocation. An example of that would be heat of the moment anger crime.

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In a recent issue at a Montreal Christian school, concerned parents have come to know of Leslie’s (Karla Homolka) past and demand answers.

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Karla Homolka occasionally volunteers at Montreal elementary school

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One of the most notorious crime cases in Ontario would be the Scarborough serial killer/rapist case that occurred in the 1980s. The name Paul Bernardo is known to most residence in Ontario. Paul Bernard was a serial killer from Scarborough Ontario who was involved in approximately 18 rape and murder cases that occurred in the late 1980s. His sidekick in his crimes would be Bernardo’s wife, Karla Homolka who assisted him in his dreadful acts. It took a few years for the police to catch who was behind all these horrific cases until May 1990, when a victim provided the police with enough information to get a description of her attacker.

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In the Criminal Code, part 8 sections 219-240 state the code that Canadians goes by around the topic of homicide. To view the whole Criminal Code view the link below.

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For an in depth timeline of this case click the link below!

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The crimes of Paul Bernardo and his wife Karla Homolka were among the most horrifying and controversial in Canadian history.
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Investigators questioned Bernardo but were satisfied with his story and let him go but as a matter of routine took hair, blood, and saliva samples to do a DNA test against specimens found on a rape victims clothing. Years passed and finally Paul was arrested in February of 1993 after the results from the forensics science matched Bernardo’s DNA with that of the Scarborough rapist.

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In the year of 2007 Paul sat down with the Toronto Police to discuss his progress and also why he would be a good candidate for parole.

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To view specific statistics click the link below!!

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After a plea bargain deal and many investigations and interrogations, Paul Bernardo’s sidekick/wife Karla Homolka was convicted after pleading guilty on two counts of manslaughter. She was sentenced to two 12-year prison person to be served concurrently. Bernardo’s trial began on the 1st of May 1995.Paul Bernardo was found guilty on all charges that were filed against him: two counts each of first-degree murder, kidnapping, forcible confinement and aggravated sexual assault and also one count of committing an indignity towards a human body. His sentence was far worse than that of his wife. Paul Bernardo was sentenced to life imprisonment and declared a dangerous offender.

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a)    What surprised me about this topic would be that regardless of how horrific of a crime someone can commit, they can still practice their rights to apply for parole. In the Paul Bernardo case with all his charges he was still able to apply for parole.

b)   From this research I am most likely to remember the three types of homicides and which sections in the Criminal Code apply to them.

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Paul later on practices his right as a Canadian to apply for parole.

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Ontario killer Paul Bernardo denied parole