Criminal and Civil Court Procedures (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is the standard of proof required in criminal cases?
What is the standard of proof required in criminal cases?
Beyond reasonable doubt
What standard of proof applies in civil cases?
What standard of proof applies in civil cases?
Balance of probabilities
Who brings a criminal case to court?
Who brings a criminal case to court?
The state
How are summary offences heard in court?
How are summary offences heard in court?
By a magistrate without a jury
What must be established at a committal hearing?
What must be established at a committal hearing?
A prima facie case
How many jurors must agree for a verdict in criminal trials?
How many jurors must agree for a verdict in criminal trials?
All 12 must agree (unanimous)
Where does the burden of proof rest in criminal cases?
Where does the burden of proof rest in criminal cases?
On the prosecutor
What happens for children under 16 in NSW Children's Court?
What happens for children under 16 in NSW Children's Court?
No conviction is recorded
Which remedy orders a party to stop a specific activity?
Which remedy orders a party to stop a specific activity?
Injunction
Who is traditionally the first point of contact for legal advice?
Who is traditionally the first point of contact for legal advice?
Solicitors