criminal law

Question 1

what is the states role in criminal law

Answer 1

prosecuting wrongdoers for committing an offence

Question 2

the accused is

Answer 2

innocent until proven guilty

Question 3

if the accused is faced with a serious charge

Answer 3

the case will be decided by a jury

Question 4

lower level offences will be decided by

Answer 4

a judge or possibly a community magistrate

Question 5

for the accused to be found guilty

Answer 5

-judge or jury must decide the accused committed the wrong
- BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT

Question 6

the juries role is to be the

Answer 6

-fact finder
- responsible for determining the relevant facts
-applying the law to reach a verdict of guilty or not guilty
-no sentencing

Question 7

counsel for either side can be peremptorily

Answer 7

-challenge as proposed juror up to four times
- not required to give reasons
- ( largely based on stereotype)

Question 8

11 members in agreement constitutes

Answer 8

a majority decision which is able to be a verdict