Offences for Which the Law Prescribes a Maximum Sentence of What

question 17

Multiple Choice

Offences for which the law prescribes a maximum sentence of what amount of time were excluded from being used under Bill C-10?

• A)2 years
• B)5 years
• C)10 years
• D)14 years or life

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Definitions:

Brain Functioning

The activities and processes carried out by the brain that facilitate thinking, feeling, and controlling bodily functions.

Cortical Functions

refer to the processing activities performed by the cerebral cortex, including language, thought, memory, and consciousness.

Mental Abilities

The cognitive capacities and skills that enable an individual to process information, solve problems, and understand complex ideas.

Dementia

A progressive deterioration in mental abilities due to changes in the brain that influence higher cortical functions such as thinking, memory, comprehension, and emotional control and are reflected in impaired thought and behavior, interfering with the older adult’s ability to engage in everyday activities.