Chap. 3

Question 1

Judge

Answer 1

To give suitable sentence if defendant is proven guilty.
Adressed as ‘Your Honour’
Needs to make sure that the jury understands the evidence.
Listens to both sides without showing biasness.

Question 2

Jury.

Answer 2

Consists of 12 members.

Responsible for deciding whether defendant is guilty or innocent.

Question 3

Prosecutor

Answer 3

Try to convince the jury that the accused/defendant is guilty

Question 4

Defense Attorney

Answer 4

To prove that the accused is innocent, providing evidence

Question 5

List the higher courts.

Answer 5

Supreme and County

Question 6

list the lower courts

Answer 6

VCAT
Childrens Court
Magistrates Court.

Question 7

What is the Presumption of Innocence

Answer 7

A belief that the accused should always be innocent until PROVEN guilty and not be presumed as guilty before the case.

Question 8

What are 2 advantages of the Presumption of Innocence

Answer 8

Without it, police could charge anyone they wanted.

It is far better to let one or two guilty people go then lock up innocents

Question 9

What are two disadvantages of the Presumption of Innocence.

Answer 9

There is an easier chance of criminals avoiding consequences and we cant let EVERY accused person clog up our courts

Question 10

When can a judge question a witness.

Answer 10

Anytime but usually after prosecution and defence rests