Young Offenders and Criminal Responsibility (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What does the Latin term 'doli incapax' mean?
What does the Latin term 'doli incapax' mean?
Incapable of wrong
What type of presumption applies to children under 10 years old in NSW?
What type of presumption applies to children under 10 years old in NSW?
Conclusive presumption
For children aged 10-13, what must prosecution prove to rebut doli incapax?
For children aged 10-13, what must prosecution prove to rebut doli incapax?
Child knew act was seriously wrong
What is the key distinction prosecution must show for 10-13 year olds?
What is the key distinction prosecution must show for 10-13 year olds?
Seriously wrong vs naughty
For 14-15 year olds, when can a conviction be recorded?
For 14-15 year olds, when can a conviction be recorded?
Only for indictable offences
How long until a youth conviction becomes 'spent' if no further offending occurs?
How long until a youth conviction becomes 'spent' if no further offending occurs?
3 years
In R v LMW, what was the outcome after the jury deliberated for 3 hours?
In R v LMW, what was the outcome after the jury deliberated for 3 hours?
Acquitted
Which model emphasises rehabilitation and protecting children from causes of crime?
Which model emphasises rehabilitation and protecting children from causes of crime?
Welfare model
What protection applies to young offenders' identities in Children's Court?
What protection applies to young offenders' identities in Children's Court?
Name suppression
Per 1000 people aged 10-17 in NSW, how many were sentenced to detention?
Per 1000 people aged 10-17 in NSW, how many were sentenced to detention?
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