Question 1

The police receive a call from a wealthy citizen explaining that his wife has been kidnapped. The kidnapper's plans end up going very wrong and the wife is killed during the incident. Which type of homicide will the kidnappers be charged with?

Accepted Answer

First degree murder charges are appropriate in this scenario because the death occurred during the commission of a felony (kidnapping), which falls under the felony murder rule. This rule applies even if the death was unintentional.

Question 2

What is generally considered to be a homicide committed in the heat of passion caused by sudden provocation?

Accepted Answer

Manslaughter is typically defined as a homicide committed without premeditation or malice aforethought, often in the heat of passion or under circumstances that would cause a reasonable person to become emotionally or mentally disturbed. This classification fits the scenario of a killing caused by sudden provocation.

Question 3

When did increased pressure from both national and international organizations to look at the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls begin?

Accepted Answer

The increased pressure to address the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls began around 2004, as awareness of the issue grew and advocacy groups intensified their efforts to bring national and international attention to these cases.

Question 4

How many homicide victims did police report in 2016?

Accepted Answer

In 2016, police reported a total of 611 homicide victims.

Question 5

Between 2003 and 2013, Indigenous identity was reported by police as "unknown" for approximately how many of all victims and the persons accused of their homicide?

Accepted Answer

Between 2003 and 2013, the Indigenous identity was reported as "unknown" for approximately one-half of all victims and the persons accused of their homicide.

Question 6

Of the 6,849 police reported female homicide cases in Canada between 1980 and 2014, what percentage were Indigenous women?

Accepted Answer

Indigenous women, who make up 4% of the Canadian female population, accounted for 16% of all female homicide victims in Canada between 1980 and 2014, highlighting a significant overrepresentation in homicide statistics.

Question 7

What occurs when a victim is a person employed at and acting in the course of their work for the preservation of and maintenance of the public peace (e.g., a police officer or correctional worker)?

Accepted Answer

When a victim is a person employed at and acting in the course of their work for the preservation of and maintenance of the public peace, such as a police officer or correctional worker, the offense is often classified as first degree murder due to the victim's role in public safety and law enforcement.

Question 8

What occurs when the killing act is planned and deliberate?

Accepted Answer

First degree murder is characterized by premeditation and deliberation, meaning the killing was planned ahead of time.

Question 9

How many homicides resulted from the mass shooting at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec in January 2017?

Accepted Answer

The mass shooting at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec in January 2017 resulted in 6 homicides.

Question 10

When was the collection of data on the Indigenous identity of victims and accused individuals first introduced?

Accepted Answer

The collection of data on the Indigenous identity of victims and accused individuals was first introduced in 1997. This was part of an effort to better understand and address the specific challenges and issues faced by Indigenous communities in the context of crime and justice.

Question 11

When was infanticide introduced in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Infanticide was introduced into Canadian law in 1948 as a lesser charge than murder for mothers who kill their newborns under certain circumstances.

Question 12

How many attempted murder charges resulted from the mass shooting that at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec in January 2017?

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Question 13

The deadly Toronto van attack in April 2018 resulted in how many first degree murder charges?

Accepted Answer

The Toronto van attack in April 2018 resulted in 10 first-degree murder charges, reflecting the number of individuals who were tragically killed in the incident.

Question 14

Of all the homicides in 2016, how many involved intimate partners?

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Question 15

What percentage of homicide victims in 2016 were killed by a stranger?

Accepted Answer

In 2016, approximately 14% of homicide victims were killed by a stranger, according to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics and other crime-related statistical reports. The majority of homicides involve victims and perpetrators who know each other.

Question 16

How many attempted murder charges resulted from the deadly Toronto van attack in April 2018?

Accepted Answer

The Toronto van attack in April 2018 resulted in 16 attempted murder charges.

Question 17

What occurs when a death is caused by a person committing or attempting to commit certain serious offences (e.g., treason, kidnapping, hijacking, sexual assault, robbery, and arson)?

Accepted Answer

When a death occurs as a result of someone committing or attempting to commit certain serious offences, it is classified as first degree murder. This classification is due to the premeditated nature of the underlying crimes and their severity, which elevates the charge to the highest level of murder.

Question 18

In 2014, the rate of homicide of Indigenous women and girls was how much higher than the rate of homicide for non-Indigenous women and girls?

Accepted Answer

In 2014, the rate of homicide for Indigenous women and girls was almost 6 times higher than the rate for non-Indigenous women and girls, highlighting a significant disparity in violence faced by Indigenous communities.

Question 19

When did Amnesty International release the report titled, Stolen Sisters: A Human Rights Response to Discrimination and Violence against Women in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Amnesty International released the report titled "Stolen Sisters: A Human Rights Response to Discrimination and Violence against Women in Canada" in 2004.

Question 20

What percentage of homicide victims in 2016 knew the accused involved in their death?

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Quiz 4: Crime Rates, Crime Trends, and Criminal Victimization in Canada