IMPORTANT

Question 1

Describe bail process

Answer 1

Arrest and charge, police grant bail, is the offence a show cause offence, does the accused succeed in showing cause, are there any bail concerns, are they any unacceptable risks, bail conditions set to address bail concerns.

Question 2

Describe trial process

Answer 2

Arrest and charge, the accused enters a plea of not guilty and a bill hearing occurs, trial begins in district court, prosecution’s case, defence’s case, counsel for defence and prosecution give closing addresses, judge instructs jury and jury benign to deliberate. If guilty, judge sentences accused at a sentencing hearing