Reporting and Investigating Crime (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers
National program for anonymous crime reporting
Sexual assault reporting rate in Australia
Sexual assault reporting rate in Australia
Up to 85% unreported
Charge (criminal law)
Charge (criminal law)
Formal accusation of committing a criminal offence
In situ
In situ
Latin: 'in the place' where evidence is found
Inadmissible evidence
Inadmissible evidence
Evidence contaminated/compromised, can't be used in court
DNA evidence definition
DNA evidence definition
Genetic material linking suspect to crime scene
Warrant
Warrant
Legal document authorising police to perform specific acts
Reasonable grounds
Reasonable grounds
Subjective test of officer's honest belief for search
Property offences reporting rate
Property offences reporting rate
Widely reported - victims want property back, need insurance
NSW search & seizure legislation
NSW search & seizure legislation
Law Enforcement (Powers & Responsibilities) Act 2002