defos Flashcards
Q: Explain the difference between criminal and civil law.
A: Criminal law deals with offenses against the state or public, leading to penalties like imprisonment or fines. Civil law resolves disputes between private parties, resulting in remedies like monetary compensation or injunctions.
Q: What is the minimum age for leaving school in Australia?
A: 17 years old (varies by state).
Q: What is a guarantor?
A: A person who agrees to be responsible for the debt or obligation of another person if they default.
Q: What is arbitration?
A: A method of dispute resolution where an independent third party makes a binding decision.
Q: What is negligence?
A: Failure to take reasonable care, resulting in damage or injury to another.
Q: What is good bond behavior?
A: Adherence to the conditions set by the court when released on bond, such as regular check-ins and not committing further offenses.
Q: What is evidence?
A: Information or objects presented in court to prove or disprove allegations.
Q: What is a contract?
A: A legally binding agreement between two or more parties.
Q: What is doli incapax?
A: The legal principle that a child under a certain age (usually 10) cannot be held legally responsible for their actions.
Q: What is a warrant?
A: A legal document authorizing police to perform a particular act, such as making an arrest or conducting a search.
Q: What is a witness?
A: A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, and can provide a firsthand account.
Q: What is an oath?
A: A solemn promise to tell the truth or fulfill a duty, often sworn on a religious text in court.
Q: What is a victim?
A: A person who has been harmed or suffered a loss as a result of a crime, accident, or other event.
Q: What is an arrest?
A: The act of detaining someone by legal authority due to suspicion of having committed a crime.
