02. Criminal Law Flashcards
What is criminal law?
Criminal law involves laws related to crimes and punishment of individuals who commit crimes.
What is a prosecutor in criminal law?
A prosecutor is a legal representative who brings charges against a defendant in a criminal case on behalf of the government.
What is a defendant in criminal law?
A defendant is an individual accused of committing a crime in a criminal case.
What is the standard of proof in criminal law?
The standard of proof in criminal law is “beyond a reasonable doubt,” meaning there is no other logical explanation that can be derived from the facts except that the defendant committed the crime.
What is a indictable offence?
A Indictable offence is a serious crime, such as murder, rape, or robbery, typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
What is a Summary offence?
A summary offence is a less serious crime, such as petty theft or vandalism, typically punishable by less than one year of imprisonment.
What are the rights of the accused in criminal law?
The rights of the accused include the right to a fair trial, the right to legal representation, the right to remain silent, and the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
What is bail?
Bail is a set amount of money that acts as insurance between the court and the person in jail, allowing the accused to be released from custody until their trial.
What is remand?
Where the defendant is placed in prison until their trial normally used for more serious crimes such as murder. It is done to protect society
