Proof, Evidence, and Defences (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Who holds burden of proof in criminal cases
Who holds burden of proof in criminal cases
The prosecution
Criminal law standard of proof
Criminal law standard of proof
Beyond reasonable doubt
Two requirements for evidence admissibility
Two requirements for evidence admissibility
Relevant and legally obtained
Real evidence
Real evidence
Physical evidence presented directly to jurors
What expert witnesses provide
What expert witnesses provide
Specialised knowledge and professional opinion
Mens rea
Mens rea
Guilty mind
Complete defence result
Complete defence result
Acquittal (not guilty verdict)
McNaghten test purpose
McNaghten test purpose
Determines if person can claim insanity defence
Automatism
Automatism
Involuntary actions the accused could not control
Self-defence force requirement
Self-defence force requirement
Proportionate and reasonable to threat faced