Sentencing and Punishment (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is an appeal in the NSW criminal justice system?
What is an appeal in the NSW criminal justice system?
A request to higher court to review decision
Who has the right to appeal in criminal cases?
Who has the right to appeal in criminal cases?
Both the defendant and the Crown
What must be demonstrated for an appeal against conviction?
What must be demonstrated for an appeal against conviction?
A legal error occurred during the trial
What is a critical risk when appealing a sentence?
What is a critical risk when appealing a sentence?
The sentence could be increased
What type of right exists for appeals from the Local Court?
What type of right exists for appeals from the Local Court?
Automatic right to appeal to District Court
What does the District Court conduct for Local Court appeals?
What does the District Court conduct for Local Court appeals?
A rehearing of the evidence
What is required to appeal from District or Supreme Court?
What is required to appeal from District or Supreme Court?
Permission from Court of Criminal Appeal
When does the High Court grant special leave to appeal?
When does the High Court grant special leave to appeal?
In rare and exceptional circumstances
In R v AEM, what happened to the original 5-6 year sentence?
In R v AEM, what happened to the original 5-6 year sentence?
Increased to 13-14 years
Which Act governs appeals from the Local Court in NSW?
Which Act governs appeals from the Local Court in NSW?
Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001