Revision of Crime
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Revision of Crime
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Indictable offence: A crime that is serious- Eg, murder, rape etc. For which the accused will stand in trial before a judge and jury. A) Statute Law is law made by parliament. In NSW the laws made by parliament are laid out in the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), and through this law the Government is able to reform older legislation that is no longer relevant to modern life. These laws are here for protection and wellbeing of all people. B) Doctrine of Precedent:the concept that decisions in court cases should be consistent with earlier cases that are similar.
A) The court of Criminal appeal is seen over by 3 Supreme Court justices and has the role of seeing individuals who have been found guilty in a District or Supreme Court who have appealed to this court. The prosecution can appeal to this court if they believe the sentence is too lenient. B) The High Courthears appeals from the various state Courts of Criminal Appeal. Most civil cases heard before the High Court relate to businesses and large companies. Before a civil case can be heard by the High Court it must show that the case:
Relates to a matter of public importance
Must be heard in order that justice is served
Needs to be heard because there is some confusion over earlier ruling at another court level.
A) Criminal Law consists of harmful actions that are committed against the whole community. Any person who has been involved in a crime is known as a ‘party’ to the crime. The level of punishment is determined by the level of involvement in the crime. B) 4 main categories:
Principle in the first degree- The perpetrator that is directly responsible for the crime
Principle in the Second degree- The person who is present at the crime and assisted in some way.
Accessory before the fact- A person who helped plan the crime...
Review Questions
Indictable offence: A crime that is serious- Eg, murder, rape etc. For which the accused will stand in trial before a judge and jury. A) Statute Law is law made by parliament. In NSW the laws made by parliament are laid out in the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), and through this law the Government is able to reform older legislation that is no longer relevant to modern life. These laws are here for protection and wellbeing of all people. B) Doctrine of Precedent:the concept that decisions in court cases should be consistent with earlier cases that are similar.
A) The court of Criminal appeal is seen over by 3 Supreme Court justices and has the role of seeing individuals who have been found guilty in a District or Supreme Court who have appealed to this court. The prosecution can appeal to this court if they believe the sentence is too lenient. B) The High Courthears appeals from the various state Courts of Criminal Appeal. Most civil cases heard before the High Court relate to businesses and large companies. Before a civil case can be heard by the High Court it must show that the case:
Relates to a matter of public importance
Must be heard in order that justice is served
Needs to be heard because there is some confusion over earlier ruling at another court level.
A) Criminal Law consists of harmful actions that are committed against the whole community. Any person who has been involved in a crime is known as a ‘party’ to the crime. The level of punishment is determined by the level of involvement in the crime. B) 4 main categories:
Principle in the first degree- The perpetrator that is directly responsible for the crime
Principle in the Second degree- The person who is present at the crime and assisted in some way.
Accessory before the fact- A person who helped plan the crime...