Criminal Justice System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the evidence types?
A
Oral - most common
Real - an article/object produced as evidence
Hearsay - second hand info, generally inadmissible (exemptions to statements made in the presence & hearing and statements made by the accused)
Documentary - a document produced for examination
Opinion - Also called Expert
2
Q
What are the THREE offence categories?
A
Indictment Only
Indictment Either Way
Summary
3
Q
What is the Standard of Proof?
A
Beyond All Reasonable Doubt
4
Q
What are the THREE sources of law?
A
Common Law
Statue Law
Case Law
5
Q
What does Actus Reus mean?
A
The act it’s self
6
Q
What does Mens Rea mean?
A
The guilty state of mind
7
Q
What are the types of court?
A
County Court Magistrates Court Youth Court (10-17yrs) Crown Court (1 judge 12 jury) High Court Court of Appeal Supreme Court House of Lords ECHR
