An Overview of Criminal Law (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is the primary function of criminal law in Australia?
What is the primary function of criminal law in Australia?
To protect the community as a whole
How many criteria must be satisfied for an act to be considered a crime?
How many criteria must be satisfied for an act to be considered a crime?
All three criteria must be satisfied
What is an omission in criminal law?
What is an omission in criminal law?
Failure to act when there is a legal duty
What does the presumption of innocence guarantee?
What does the presumption of innocence guarantee?
Accused assumed not guilty until proven so
Who usually carries the burden of proof in criminal cases?
Who usually carries the burden of proof in criminal cases?
The prosecution
What standard of proof applies to criminal cases?
What standard of proof applies to criminal cases?
Beyond reasonable doubt
On whose behalf does the prosecution act in criminal cases?
On whose behalf does the prosecution act in criminal cases?
The state or the Crown
Where are summary offences generally heard?
Where are summary offences generally heard?
Magistrates' Court before a magistrate
Which sanction is considered the most severe and a last resort?
Which sanction is considered the most severe and a last resort?
Imprisonment
What is required for an indictable offence to be heard summarily?
What is required for an indictable offence to be heard summarily?
Accused must give their consent