Criminal Law Flashcards by Iqra Arif | Brainscape

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Purpose of law

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Bring justice + protect society

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Person starting the case

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Prosecution service CPS

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Legal name for the person starting the case

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Prosecutor

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Legal name for the person defending the case

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Defendant

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Courts hearing cases

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Magistrates court or crown court

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Standard of proof

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100% beyond reasonable doubt

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Person making the decision

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Magistrates/jury

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Case citation

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State V individual
V = against

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Decisions

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Guilty/ not guilty

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Powers of court

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Fine, community service, probation, curfew order

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