The Judge and Magistrate (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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10 questions from this quiz
Which court typically hears summary offences?
Which court typically hears summary offences?
Magistrates' Court
How many years of lawyer experience must a person have to qualify as a magistrate?
How many years of lawyer experience must a person have to qualify as a magistrate?
At least 8 years
What is apprehended bias?
What is apprehended bias?
When a fair observer might believe bias
What is the general rule about hearsay evidence in court?
What is the general rule about hearsay evidence in court?
It is inadmissible
Who determines guilt in summary offence cases in the Magistrates' Court?
Who determines guilt in summary offence cases in the Magistrates' Court?
The magistrate
What must judges provide to juries in indictable offence trials?
What must judges provide to juries in indictable offence trials?
Directions and case summaries
What do victim impact statements contain?
What do victim impact statements contain?
Details of injury, loss, or damage
Which legislation must judges and magistrates follow when sentencing?
Which legislation must judges and magistrates follow when sentencing?
Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic)
Which principle of justice does impartial oversight by judges support?
Which principle of justice does impartial oversight by judges support?
Fairness and equality
Who can provide opinion evidence in court?
Who can provide opinion evidence in court?
Expert witnesses in their field