Age of Criminal responsibility
What needs to be rebutted between the ages of 10 & 14
Doli Incapax
What legislation covers the role of police
LEPRA 2002
Established under
The Children's Court Act 1987
Main purpose of young offenders punishment
rehabiltiation
What case supports the rebuttal of Doli Incapx
R V LMW
What do you have to give police if asked
Identification, name and address
Decides guilty/ not guilty
Magistrate
Largest fine for a young offender
10 penalty points, $1100
What is the age of criminal responsibility in NSW
10
Who must be present under the Childrens (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 when a young person is questioned by police
A responsible adult
Not allowed in the children's court
The media
the most severe penalty
Control Order, 2 years
The CROC
When can the police conduct a search of a young person
Reasonable suspicion of the following: stolen goods, weapons, drugs or something dangerous.
Where would a drink driving charge of a 17 year old be held
Local court (not the children's court)
Measure under the Young Offenders Act 1997, to divert young offenders from court
Youth Justice Conference
What group is the largest group in youth detention centres
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youths.
Application to Children Court
Finger prints and phots if under 14
What is available to all child defendants
Legal aid
Cost of keeping a young offender in prison
$2800