Crime is fun
What are strict liability offences?
Only actus reus needs to be proved.
Many traffic offences are strict liability offences.
The key statute law governing Police Powers in NSW.
Law Enforcement (powers & responsibilities) Act 2002 – LEPRA
Describe transnational crimes with an example
A transnational crime is a crime that violates multiple countries laws, an example is human trafficking.
This case provided the common law definition of marriage.
Hyde v Hyde and Woodmansee 1866
Saul Goodman was a lawyer on this very famous TV show first.
Breaking Bad
What is the definition of a crime?
There must be an act, or failure to act, that is seen as harmful to society and is punishable by the state
The two Latin terms referring to the guilty act and the intent involved in a crime.
Actus Reus and Mens Rea
Identify two alternatives to court for children
Youth justice conference, Youth Drug and Alcohol Court Program, community service, cautions, warnings
What legislation defines 'irretrievable breakdown of marriage' and outlines a 12 months separation period, 'kiss and make up', clause, mandatory counselling if less than 2 years
Family Law Act 1975 Cth
What type of law firm does Pearson Specter Litt represent?
Corporate law
Describe when and why bail may be granted
Bail can be granted after the accused has been charged and when they are given bail if they are not an unacceptable risk to society.
Three complete defences.
Mental Illness, Self Defence, Necessity, Duress, Consent, or Automatism
This principle expresses the supreme and exclusive authority of states over their territory, and it confirms the equal status of all states
The principle of sovereignty
court orders to protect a person who fears violence or harassment from a particular person. In NSW, ‘apprehended personal violence orders’ prohibit violence between members of the public; ‘apprehended domestic violence orders’ prohibit violence in the context of a family.
apprehended violence orders
Fictional Harvard Law grad Frank Underwood was a President who resigned from office on what Netflix series?
House of Cards
Describe the burden and standard of proof for a criminal case
The burden of proof is on the prosecution and in a criminal trial the standard is beyond a reasonable doubt.
Principles which ensure that the operation of courts are fair and just. ie: The right to know the case against you, to present your case, and the right to a decision which is free from bias and is based on relevant evidence.
Procedural Fairness
three types of crimes that the ICC has jurisdiction over
Crimes against humanity; War crimes; genocide
Name 4 pieces of legislation that cover marriage, adoption, care and protection of children and surrogacy.
Marriage Act 1961 (Cth)
Adoption Act 2000 (NSW)
Children and Young Persons (Care and Protections) Act 1998 (NSW)
Surrogacy Act 2010 (NSW)
Aunt Viv's husband, Uncle Phil, runs for Superior Court Judge against his former law school mentor in an episode of what 1990s sitcom?
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Explain two of the following defences to criminal charges: mental illness, self-defence or duress
Mental illness: The accused needs to prove they were mentally incapacitated by reason of mental illness or insanity and could not have formed the mens rea or necessary intent at the time of the offence.
Self-defence: The offender must prove that the crime was carried out while the person was defending themselves, or another person.
Duress: Duress is unlawful pressure applied by one person to induce another person to do something against their will.
The difference between the Division of Powers and the Separation of Powers.
The Division of Powers refers to how power is divided under the Australian Constitution among state and federal governments - exclusive, concurrent, and residual powers.
The separation of Powers refers to separating the government executive, legislature and judiciary to prevent abuses of power.
Name 3 international treaties
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Conventions on the Rights of the Child
Convention to End Discrimination Against Women
Racial Discrimination Convention
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Covenant
Convention against Torture
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Parents must fulfill these duties to their children regardless of marriage, divorce, or child support. Name 5
financial obligations to food, clothing, shelter, medical care, & education
In 1997, David Wolf became the first American to vote from where? A Texas state law enabled him to do so.
Space