Introduction to Sanctions (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Purpose of criminal law
Purpose of criminal law
Protect the community
Who initiates criminal cases
Who initiates criminal cases
Prosecution on behalf of the state
DPP role
DPP role
Prosecutes indictable offences for Victoria
OPP role
OPP role
Prepares & conducts prosecutions for DPP
Indictable offences
Indictable offences
Serious crimes prosecuted by DPP and OPP
Summary offences
Summary offences
Less serious crimes, may be prosecuted by Victoria Police
Types of accused in criminal proceedings
Types of accused in criminal proceedings
Individuals, companies, associations
Can companies be imprisoned
Can companies be imprisoned
No, but their directors can be jailed
WorkSafe Victoria role
WorkSafe Victoria role
Ensures workplace safety and legal compliance
Jurisdiction over criminal cases
Jurisdiction over criminal cases
Courts only (exclusive jurisdiction)