Command terms
What is meant by the command term 'identify"
State or recognise a feature or factor
A crime must be against an existing .....
Law
What is the age of criminal responsibility in Victoria?
10
Name of a crime that involves computers
Cyber crime
Minor crimes in legal studies are called?
Summary offences
What is meant by the term 'outline'
Give a brief overview or summary of the main features.
What is bail?
Releasing an accused person from custody until their trial.
Define Mens rea
Guilty mind.
Crimes against a person and crimes against property are examples of what type of crime
Social purpose/ nature
What type of type of offence is heard by a judge or jury
Indictable
What is meant by the command term 'compare'
Recognise the similarities and differences between approaches, roles or institutions.
What is a victimless crime?
Crime that only involves and offender where there is no direct victim. Crime is considered to be unacceptable by society.
What is the name for crimes where the prosecution does not need to prove mens rea
Strict liability
give an example of a prejudice-motivated crime
Motivated by intolerance (hate crime)
What would make a person an accessory to a crime?
Assist the offender to avoid justice after a crime is committed.
What is meant by the command term 'distinguish'
How does the standard of proof protect the presumption of innocence in criminal law?
The prosecution needs a high level of evidence to prove the guilt of the accused.
Define doli incapax
children between the ages of 10-13 are considered incapable of Mens Rea. Prosecution must prove they knew their actions were wrong
White collar, juvenile
For an indictable offence to be heard summarily it needs to be under how many years of imprisonment?
10
What is meant by the command term analyse
Examine facts, data, or issues in detail. Give commentary on each part, including how they relate to each other.
Give 3 purposes for criminal law.
Protect individuals, property, society or justice.
What are the two elements of a crime?
actus reus, mens rea
What type of offenses are heard in the Supreme or county county?
Indictable offences
Crimes act 1958 (VIC)