The Adversary System, Personnel, and Pleas (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What system does Australia use where two opposing parties present cases to an impartial decision-maker?
What system does Australia use where two opposing parties present cases to an impartial decision-maker?
Adversarial model
Which Australian proceedings use elements of the inquisitorial system?
Which Australian proceedings use elements of the inquisitorial system?
Coronial inquests and royal commissions
What is a critical flaw of the adversary system regarding competing parties?
What is a critical flaw of the adversary system regarding competing parties?
Substantial imbalances in funding & resources
Which court do magistrates preside over in NSW?
Which court do magistrates preside over in NSW?
Local Court
What key function do judges perform for juries during trials?
What key function do judges perform for juries during trials?
Provide instructions on legal framework
How does the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) operate when making prosecution decisions?
How does the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) operate when making prosecution decisions?
Independently of government & politics
What is a police prosecutor?
What is a police prosecutor?
NSW police officer trained in prosecution
What type of offence must someone be charged with to access a public defender?
What type of offence must someone be charged with to access a public defender?
Serious indictable offence
What is the typical sentencing benefit of pleading guilty?
What is the typical sentencing benefit of pleading guilty?
More lenient sentence than after trial
What important limitation exists in plea bargaining?
What important limitation exists in plea bargaining?
Cannot guarantee a specific sentence