Task words
Identify
State the answer / Pull the answer from the source
Identify two purposes of criminal law
* protect individuals
* protect property
* protect society and culture
* punish wrongdoers
* Establish norms and values
Describe one defence to theft
* Mental impairment
* Duress
* Involuntary actions - automatism, intoxication
* Sudden and extraordinary emergency
Outline one purpose of criminal law
How many cards in a standard deck?
52
Explain
Define a concept + elaborate or example
Explain the presumption of innocence
* Innocent until proven guilty
* Accused is not responsible for proving their innocence
* e.g bail, burden, standard, lawyers etc
Identify two possible mens rea for murder
* intent to kill
* intent to seriously injure
* recklessness
* death during the course of rendering assistance
* death during the course of a violent offence
Explain the two elements of self defence
What was the first animal to ever be cloned?
Sheep
Discuss
Positives and negatives
Distinguish between burden and standard of proof
* party responsible for proving the facts of the case
* strength of the evidence needed to find someone guilty
* whereas
Explain the concept of causation using an example
* death caused by the actions of the accused
* no break in the causal chain
A 13 year old was caught shoplifting at Coles. Explain whether he could be criminally charged.
Yes - doli incapax.
What is the fifth sign of the zodiac?
Leo
Analyse
Unpack all individual parts of a concept
Consider positives and negatives where relevant
Explain the concept of strict liability offences and provide an example
* crimes with no mens rea / actus reus elements only
* e.g driving offences
Explain each actus reus element of theft
* appropriates
* property
* belonging to another
* permanently deprive
Distinguish between a principal and accessory using examples
Which animal breathes through it's butt?
Turtles
What was Disney's first film?
Snow White