AOS 1
Identify the 3 principles of justice
Fairness, Equality, Access
Guilty act
Actus reus
What is the court that hears serious indictable offences like murder?
Supreme Court (Trial Division)
Mens rea
Guilty mind
What is something Miss Gudzoska always says
Laws made by Parliament are known as this.
Statute Law
Type of crimes that are heard in the Magistrates’ Court.
Summary offences
This group often faces language barriers when navigating the legal system.
Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people
Deterrence
Berry crush
This term refers to Parliament’s ability to override common law.
Abrogation
Define accessory
A person who knows about a crime and helps the offender after.
Identify the 5 purposes of sanctions
Punishment, Deterrence (specific and general), Protection, Denunciation, Rehabilitation
Duress
When a person acts out of fear or threat
How many pets does Miss Gudzoska have
0
This court hears minor criminal matters and civil claims under $100,000.
Magistrates Court
What is a strict liability offence?
A crime where mens rea is not required.
What is the drug court?
A court that aims to rehabilitate offenders with drug addictions.
Delegated body
A legal body given authority by Parliament to enforce laws.
What university did Miss Gudzoska go to?
Monash
Identify the 5 characteristics of an effective law
1. Laws must be reflect society's values
2. Laws must be enforced
3. Laws must be clear and understood
4. Laws must be known
5. Laws must be stable
What is automatism?
The defence claiming the accused was asleep and unaware of their actions.
Identify 1 similarity and 1 difference in sentencing practices between Victoria and another Australian state.
Vic & NT
Sim: - same 5 purposes, - similar sentencing practices, - similar sentences, - both have minimum terms of imprisonment, - bot have overrepresentation of First Nations people
Diff: - fewer courts in NT, - fewer prisons in NT, - NT has some diff sentences, - minimum sentencing in NT has more range, - 85% first nations incarceration rate in NT (one of the highest in world)
Common Law
A law made by a judge when resolving a dispute in court.
What subjects does Miss Gudzoska teach?