General Defences to Crime (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is the key difference between general and specific defences in criminal law?
What is the key difference between general and specific defences in criminal law?
General apply to various charges
What two elements must an accused demonstrate for self-defence to succeed?
What two elements must an accused demonstrate for self-defence to succeed?
Believed actions necessary & perceived reasonable
Who typically bears the burden of proof when mental impairment is raised as a defence?
Who typically bears the burden of proof when mental impairment is raised as a defence?
The accused must prove it
What verdict results from a successful mental impairment defence?
What verdict results from a successful mental impairment defence?
Not guilty by reason of mental impairment
For duress to succeed, what must the accused have a reasonable belief about?
For duress to succeed, what must the accused have a reasonable belief about?
Threat existed & only way to avoid harm
Which scenario best illustrates sudden or extraordinary emergency as a defence?
Which scenario best illustrates sudden or extraordinary emergency as a defence?
Taking a boat to escape floodwaters
What is the key characteristic of automatism as a defence?
What is the key characteristic of automatism as a defence?
Total loss of control over bodily movements
Under Victorian law, when can intoxication succeed as a defence?
Under Victorian law, when can intoxication succeed as a defence?
When intoxication was not self-induced
To which type of offence does the defence of accident NOT apply?
To which type of offence does the defence of accident NOT apply?
Strict liability offences
What is the key timing difference between mental impairment and unfit to stand trial?
What is the key timing difference between mental impairment and unfit to stand trial?
Mental impairment: at offence; unfit: at trial