Progressive 4 Flashcards
Agg assault
assaults any person with intent to commit a crime, or to resist or prevent the lawful apprehension or detainer of himself or of any other person; or
(b) assaults, resists, or wilfully obstructs any person in the lawful execution of any process against any lands or goods, or in the making of any lawful distress, or with intent to rescue any goods taken under such process or distress –
uses a firearm
threatens to use a firearm
carrying a firearm
what is a crime
- An indictable offence heard before a judge or jury in the supreme court
what is a natural death
- Natural breakdown
- Medical cert. for cause of death
- Not reportable to the coroner
what is a unknown cause
- Appears to be natural cause, but the cause of death is not known and death cert cannot be issued.
- Autopsy is required to explain the cause of death
When is someone liable for a RBT
A police officer may require any person who is driving a motor vehicle on a public street to stop, and direct them to submit to a breath test, at or near the place where the requirement is made.
when does someone have the liability to Submit to a Breath Analysis
A driver is liable for a breath analysis or oral fluid test/collection, where a police officer reasonably believes:
Alcohol may be present in a person’s breath or blood (suspects) and reasonably believe that they drove a M/V while alcohol was so present,
Commits a MOVING OFFENCE under the Vehicle and Traffic Act / Traffic Act / Regulations (incl Road Rules), or causes death by dangerous driving* (would not test under these circumstances!!)
Vehicle is involved in a CRASH
process for RBT if they refuse
“I REQUIRE you to submit to a Breath TEST” or
“I REQUIRE you to accompany me to the …. Police Station for the purposes of a Breath
ANALYSIS”
You are now in my CUSTODY for the purposes of a Breath ANALYSIS
refuse again…
ARREST! “HINDER CONVEYANCE”
Present to Custody Sgt
– then to BAS OPERATOR
Then Custody Sgt Again re. additional
charges.
what are police respon. at a car crash
The Officer in Charge of a crash scene shall take control of that scene.
Nb. The officer in charge is the first officer on the scene, until relieved by a senior member - this may not happen.
what should the member in charge of a crash ensure
a) All police vehicles at the scene are positioned to provide a corridor of safety for attending members.
b) That members are wearing appropriate reflective vests.
c) That police vehicles are parked to provide adequate warning to other traffic approaching accident scene.
d) Police vehicle emergency lights are activated.
initial action at a serious crash
Attend to injured
Co-ordinate available services
Þ Outside services
Þ Police services
Þ Access for services
Þ Vehicles towed ?
Þ Checking property (Aurora, Telstra etc)
Protect evidence at the scene
ICE
scene safety for personnel
Prevent further accidents
Traffic control
Remove spectator
level 2 traffic crash prceedings
- a PIN submitted on the PIN’s system with reference to Admission statement on TRIM in your notes
- A driver Admission Statment that is Filed on TRIM with ref to the PIN
- Traffic crash report submitted electronically
what is stalking
harass or persecute someone with unwanted and obsessive attention
Warrant by telephone
Warrants by telephone or other electronic means
(1) A police officer may make an application to an issuing officer for a warrant by telephone, telex, facsimile or other electronic means -
(a) in an urgent case; or
(b) if the delay that would occur if an application were made in person would frustrate the effective execution of the warrant.
(2) The issuing officer may require communication by voice to the extent that is practicable in the circumstances,
(3) An application under this section is to include all information required to be provided in an ordinary application for a warrant, but the application may, if necessary, be made before the information is sworn.
