Definitions
Contract
A legally binding agreement between parties.
Witness
A person who testifies or presents evidence in a court of law.
What is Mens Rea?
Guilty Mind (Proving someone had the intention of committing a crime)
From what age can someone buy cigarettes?
18
“The offender is required to pay money” is the definition of which punishment
Fines
Negligence
The failure to exercise proper care, which could result in another person being injured, suffering, or at risk.
Jury member
A member of the community chosen randomly to determine the guilty or non-guilty verdict of the accused in a serious criminal law matter.
What is Actus Reus?
Guilty Act (Proving someone physically committed the crime)
From what age can someone get a full-time job?
15
“The offender is required to work for a community organisation for a specific number of hours” Is the definition of which punishment?
Community service
Liability
A legal duty to do something or refrain from doing something
Guarantor
A person who agrees to pay another person’s debts if they are unable or unwilling to pay themselves.
A man screams “I’m going to bash you”, then attacks someone in a store in front of shocked witnesses. Are Mens Rea, Actus Reus, or both present in this situation
Both
From what age can someone receive a criminal record?
16
What is parole?
The temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour
Party to a contract
Someone who signs a contract and is now liable for the contract.
Prosecutor
A lawyer or the police officer whose role it is to convince the court that the accused has committed the crime with which he or she has been charged.
A driver is speeding and loses control of his car which leads him to crash into a pedestrian who is killed instantly in front of shocked witnesses. Are Mens Rea, Actus Reus, or both present in this situation?
Actus Reus
From what age can someone be convicted of a criminal offence
10
A __________ is when you agree to be of good behaviour for a period of time or you will forfeit a sum of money. What is the missing word?
Age of majority
18 years of age. This is the age a person is considered an adult.
Plaintiff
In a civil law case, the party who has accused another party of wrongdoing.
What language are “Mens rea” and “Actus reus”?
Latin
From what age can someone consent to medical treatment?
14
When was the last person executed in Australia?
1967