Classifcations Of Crimes Flashcards
1
Q
Summary offence
A
Heard in the magistrate court
No jury
Before a magistrate
Prosecution is police
2 year max or under 2500k
Speeding, drunk driving
2
Q
Minor indictable
A
Heard in the district court before a judge
Can have jury (if they say no they may be tried in the magistrate court)
Prosecution is DPP
Max 5 years/or 120k
Stalking, assault
3
Q
Major indictable
A
Heard in the Supreme Court before a justice
Max sentence is life
Prosecution is DPP
Can have jury
Murder, attempted murder and treason all must be heard in the Supreme Court
