102 Flashcards
When a person in authority uses the authority to restrict the movement of another
When person detained for questioning without understanding they free to go
When person detained under enactment and exercises there right to science
Arrest
Arbitrary detention
Lawful detention
You can arrest a suspect for the purpose of interviewing them to gather info
False
A person “in custody” when
The words of arrest and physical touch clearly signals the person is not free
During interview suspects admits involvement but changes mind about continuing interview
Should you have given rights when changed mind - YES
Can he refuse a video/audio record - YES
Should you have cautioned at the start of interview - NO
If a person is arrested for an offence you CANNOT interview them because they must appear before the court as soon as possible
False
S24 NZ Bill of Rights Act 1995
A person shall be released on reasonable terms and conditions unless there is just cause for detention…
Who does this apply for
A person CHARGED with an offence and PROCESSED accordingly
Arbitrary detention in the case of R v Goodwin is
When the WORDS or CONDUCT of an officer cause a PERSON to believe that he or she is not free to go
Police have NO power to detain a suspect for questioning without arrest or lawful detention
True
A statement made by a defendant is admissible against a co defendant in the proceedings
False
S103 Evidence Act 2006
The judge must have regard to whether the alternative way of giving evidence will
Promote the complainants recovery from the alleged offence
When deciding to exclude a statement.
Numbers of questions put to the defendant about offence
Pertinent characteristics of the defendant including any mental intellectual
Physical or mental condition of the defendant when statement made
False
True
True
Standard of proof for OPPRESSION
Beyond reasonable doubt
What is evidence improperly obtained.
During interviewing with new immigrant the interviewer
Does not ensure the suspect really understands his rights
As an exception to the hearsay rule, a statement made by a defendant is admissible against that defendant
True
Two reasons why application for video record of interview to be played as his evidence in chief
Badly affected by the event and can’t sleep
Be overseas on a planned holiday at time of trial
Evidence is improperly obtained if it is
Is obtained unfairly or unlawfully
A judge must exclude a statement when he is satisfied on the balance of probabilities that circumstances which the statement was given adversely affected its reliability
True
Complainant victim of sexual abuse by dad
Relationship between complainant and defendant
Sexual nature of alleged ongoing offending
Trauma suffered over 15 years
All true
Interview record that has been improperly obtained (example)
Repeatably asks for a lawyer but the interview continues without one
An application for alternative way of presenting evidence may only be made if the witness is a child, a victim of sexual assault or a member of their family
False
When deciding if evidence improperly obtained what considerations must a judge made (two examples)
The importance of the right breached and the seriousness of the intrusion on it
Whether the improperly was necessary to avoid physical danger to the police or others
What is the standard of proof for improperly obtained
Balance of probabilities
An example of inadmissible statement could be a video record showing the suspect is
Affected by drugs or alcohol at time of interview
Confused by interviewers rhetorical questioning
Pretty missed court outcome in return for information
All yes
Representation refers to the behaviour of the interviewer who
Promises a favour in return for a required actions