offences Flashcards
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indictable offences
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serious criminal offences that require an indictment (a formal, written charge) and a preliminary hearing
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summary offences
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criminal offences that can be dealt with by a single judge without a jury and do not require a preliminary hearing
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example of summary offences
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loitering and obstructing traffic and swearing at police
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example of indictable offences
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sexual assault and murder and malicious wounding
