Court Flashcards
What can we comment on in court?
The likelihood of evidence, not true or false
How is DNA evidence interpreted?
In context
What does a crime consist of?
A complex interaction of people, places and things.
What is the purpose of a court report? (6)
what was done, by whom, on what basis, for what purpose, what was found and what it means
What is the first part of a court report?
Who wrote it (statement)
What goes in the appendix of a court report?
Explanations of scientific tests and additional tables
What are the 6 courts in Australia?
Supreme, district, magistrates, children, coroners and family.
What is the judges job?
To make sure the trial is fair
When can a court be held without a jury?
If it is thought that the jury will be swayed no matter what (high profile cases, etc.)
What is the Jurys job?
To represent the population
Who can be the prosecutor?
DPP (serious) or police (minor)
What is a defence lawyers job?
To protect the presumption of innocence
What scientific results need to be disclosed to the court?
All results
