criminal law

Question 1

jurisdiction

Answer 1

the power of a court to hear a case

Question 2

actus reus

Answer 2

‘the guilt act’- the actual actions that make an offence

Question 3

mens rea

Answer 3

‘guilty mind’- intention to commit the offence

Question 4

vVctorian court hierarchy

Answer 4

FEDERAL COURT:
High court of Australia
STATE COURTS:
- Supreme court of trial division | court of appeal (hears appeals)
- county court of Victoria
- Magistrates court of Victoria

Question 5

plantiff

Answer 5

person who brings a case against another in a court of law

Question 6

accused

Answer 6

person who defends action

Question 7

bail

Answer 7

money given to court to allow prisoner to leave jail and return for trial

Question 8

remand

Answer 8

0rder to return or send back someone or something

Question 9

remedy

Answer 9

court enforces a right

Question 10

litigation

Answer 10

process of taking case/ dispute to court

Question 11

burden of proof

Answer 11

proof beyond reasonable doubt

Question 12

standard of proof

Answer 12

proof beyond reasonable doubt

Question 13

sanctions

Answer 13

(fine)
a financial penalty for violation of a court law