Summary and Indictable Offences (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is a summary offence?
What is a summary offence?
A minor crime heard in Magistrates' Court
What percentage of criminal cases in Victoria are heard in the Magistrates' Court?
What percentage of criminal cases in Victoria are heard in the Magistrates' Court?
95%
What is the final hearing called for an indictable offence?
What is the final hearing called for an indictable offence?
A trial
Which Act is the main legislation for indictable offences?
Which Act is the main legislation for indictable offences?
Crimes Act 1958 (Vic)
Which of these is an example of an indictable offence?
Which of these is an example of an indictable offence?
Murder
Do summary offences have a right to a jury trial?
Do summary offences have a right to a jury trial?
No entitlement to jury trial
What are committal proceedings?
What are committal proceedings?
Pre-trial hearings in Magistrates' Court
What happens if sufficient evidence exists at a committal hearing?
What happens if sufficient evidence exists at a committal hearing?
Accused is committed to stand trial
Who must consent for an indictable offence to be heard summarily?
Who must consent for an indictable offence to be heard summarily?
Both the court and the accused
What is the max penalty for a single offence heard summarily in Magistrates' Court?
What is the max penalty for a single offence heard summarily in Magistrates' Court?
2 years' imprisonment