Criminal Law Flashcards
What is criminal law?
When the community enforced standards of behaviour is disrupted bring a threat to the community’s safety.
Who is the accused and what is another name?
The accused is the one believed to have convicted the crime and another name is the alleged offender
Who is the complainant?
The complainant is the person who is allegedly the victim
Who is the victim?
The victim is the one affected by the crime
Who is the offender?
The offender is the person who has convicted the crime
Who does the burden of proof lie on?
The prosecutor
What is criminal law?
Criminal law is when the community enforced standards of behaviour is disrupted and poses a threat for the commnuity’s safety
Who is the accused and what is another name for them?
The accused is the one who is believed to have done the crime. Another name for them is the alleged offender
Who is the offender?
The one had commited the crime
Who is the complainant?
The complainant is the alleged victim
Who is the victim?
The victim is the person affected by the crime
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