Proof, Evidence, and Defences (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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In criminal cases, who has the burden of proof?
In criminal cases, who has the burden of proof?
The prosecution
What is the criminal standard of proof?
What is the criminal standard of proof?
Beyond reasonable doubt
What does 'fruit of the poisoned tree' doctrine refer to?
What does 'fruit of the poisoned tree' doctrine refer to?
Evidence from illegal evidence is inadmissible
What type of evidence includes fingerprints and DNA test results?
What type of evidence includes fingerprints and DNA test results?
Real evidence
What can expert witnesses provide that ordinary witnesses cannot?
What can expert witnesses provide that ordinary witnesses cannot?
Opinion evidence based on specialist knowledge
What must the McNaghten test prove for the insanity defence?
What must the McNaghten test prove for the insanity defence?
Couldn't understand nature or wrongness of act
What element of an offence does automatism relate to?
What element of an offence does automatism relate to?
Actus reus (guilty act)
What key principle did R v Zecevic establish for self-defence?
What key principle did R v Zecevic establish for self-defence?
Force must be proportional and reasonable
For duress to succeed, what type of threat must the accused have faced?
For duress to succeed, what type of threat must the accused have faced?
Immediate and serious threat
What is the outcome if a partial defence to murder succeeds?
What is the outcome if a partial defence to murder succeeds?
Charge reduced to manslaughter