Criminal and Civil Court Procedures (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Standard of proof in criminal cases
Standard of proof in criminal cases
Beyond reasonable doubt
Standard of proof in civil cases
Standard of proof in civil cases
Balance of probabilities
Who brings criminal cases to court
Who brings criminal cases to court
The state
Who brings civil cases to court
Who brings civil cases to court
An individual or organisation (plaintiff)
Summary offences
Summary offences
Minor offences heard by magistrate without jury
Indictable offences
Indictable offences
Serious crimes that may be heard by judge and jury
Prima facie case
Prima facie case
Sufficient evidence to warrant trial in higher court
Adversarial system of trial
Adversarial system of trial
Each party presents case to judge (and jury) who decides
Examination in chief
Examination in chief
Questioning of witness by barrister who called them
Cross-examination
Cross-examination
Questioning opponent's witness to challenge credibility