Criminal Law (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is the fundamental purpose of criminal law?
What is the fundamental purpose of criminal law?
To achieve social cohesion & protect all
How many essential elements must be present for conduct to be classified as a crime?
How many essential elements must be present for conduct to be classified as a crime?
Three elements must all be present
Can conduct be criminalised retrospectively?
Can conduct be criminalised retrospectively?
No, it cannot be criminalised after
What is the maximum imprisonment for individual employers guilty of wage theft in Victoria?
What is the maximum imprisonment for individual employers guilty of wage theft in Victoria?
Up to 10 years
Which three types of harm can crimes cause to victims?
Which three types of harm can crimes cause to victims?
Physical, financial & psychological harm
What defines a victimless crime?
What defines a victimless crime?
Only involves offender(s), no direct victim
Besides courts, which authorities can impose sanctions in Victoria?
Besides courts, which authorities can impose sanctions in Victoria?
Local councils, VicRoads & Victoria Police
How many key purposes does criminal law serve?
How many key purposes does criminal law serve?
Four key purposes
Why must the state, not victims, enforce criminal law and impose punishment?
Why must the state, not victims, enforce criminal law and impose punishment?
To prevent vigilante justice & ensure fair
What is the dual impact of criminal acts?
What is the dual impact of criminal acts?
Harm to direct victim & broader community