The provincial government passed legislation that made a new kind of consumer scam a criminal act. Audrey was charged under the legislation. She can successfully defend herself by saying that the legislation is unconstitutional.

Consumer Scam

Deceptive practices targeting consumers, designed to defraud or obtain financial advantage at the consumer's expense.

Criminal Act

An action that is punishable by law, often involving harm to society or other individuals.

Legislation

The process of making or enacting laws, typically by a legislative body, as well as the laws that are enacted.