Criminal Law
A type of legal offence in Queensland, like murder, which can carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
What is a crime?
The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for open licence holders in Queensland is this.
What is 0.05?
This is the most common type of civil claim in Queensland, dealing with disputes over money or property.
What is "Debt Recovery"?
In Queensland, a person under this age is considered a child and subject to different legal processes.
What is 18?
This is the highest court in Queensland.
What is the "Supreme Court of Queensland"?
The unlawful killing of another person without the intention to kill is known as this.
Driving at this speed or more over the limit in Queensland will result in an immediate licence suspension.
What is 40 km/h?
This legal document is used to start a civil lawsuit in the Magistrates Court of Queensland.
What is a "Statement of Claim"?
This is the main legislation that deals with youth justice in Queensland.
What is the "Youth Justice Act 1992"?
This term refers to the power of a court to hear a particular type of case.
What is "jurisdiction"?
In Queensland, this legal principle prevents someone from being tried twice for the same crime, but there are exceptions.
What is Double Jeopardy?
This offence involves driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other road users.
What is Dangerous Driving?
This process involves a neutral third party helping people in a dispute reach an agreement without going to court.
What is "Mediation"?
This type of order can be imposed on a young person found guilty of an offence, requiring them to follow certain rules and conditions.
What is a "Probation Order"?
This legal document gives police the authority to search a person or property.
What is a "search warrant"?
This defence can be used if someone genuinely believed their actions were necessary to prevent imminent harm to themselves or another.
What is Self-defence?
If a police officer requires you to take a breath test or provide a saliva sample, it's an offence to do this.
What is Refuse?
In Queensland, this body deals with disputes between landlords and tenants about rental properties.
What is "QCAT", or Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal?
This program in Queensland aims to divert young people from the court system by addressing the causes of their offending behavior.
What is "Youth Justice Conferencing"?
A source of law in Queensland, originating in the Queensland Parliament.
What is "Legislation" or "Acts of Parliament"?
These three crimes are specific offences listed in the Queensland Criminal Code Act 1899 that relate to property crime. (list three)
What are Stealing, robbery, burglary, fraud, arson, or wilful damage?
Traffic offences involve reckless driving, often repetitive or in a way that causes public nuisance (e.g., burnouts, street racing), and have harsher penalties than typical speeding.
What is a "Hoon Offence"?
The legal definition is "a breach of duty of care causing harm".
What is "Negligence"?
This judicial process focuses on repairing harm, holding young people accountable, and involving victims and the community in the process.
What is "restorative justice"?
This legal concept means everyone is subject to the law, including the government, and it ensures fairness, equality, and protection of rights.
What is "The Rule of Law"?