Q+A

Question 1

What is a hypotheses and what is it used for?

Answer 1

Hypotheses suggest explanations for a group of facts. They can be used to generate lines of inquiry.

Question 2

What is an investigative mindset?

Answer 2

A principled approach to the way investigators examine material and make appropriate decisions.

Question 3

When can a victim impact statement be distributed to defence counsel?

Answer 3

Prior to sentencing if not subjected to any orders or restrictions.

Question 4

When you are interviewing a witness about a serious incident and the witness requires an interpreter then you should use your interview notes to write the statement in English?

Answer 4

True

Question 5

When can Police retain a prisoners property?

Answer 5

1) when, if in Police opinion, the person arrested will be remanded in custody in another facility and therefore has lost their right to retain property
2) when, if in Police opinion, the possession may constitute an offence or it may need to be given in evidence in proceedings arising out of a charge

Question 6

True or False:

The offer of reparation requires prosecution support is part of the public interest test

Answer 6

True

Question 7

True or false:

The extent to which the victims are affected are part of the public interest test

Answer 7

True

Question 8

True or False:
You should my arrest a person if you are unable to justify that their arrest is necessary for justice to be served or for reasons of safety

Answer 8

True

Question 9

A good charging decision is made when…

Answer 9

The charges chosen adequately reflect the nature and extent of the criminal conduct and the court is provided with an appropriate basis for sentence.

Question 10

True or false:

A factor to consider when deciding to arrest is if there is a need to safeguard an offenders safety and interests

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Meaning of the term arbitrary detention as explained in the case R v Goodwin (1993

Answer 11

When words or conduct of an officer cause a person to believe that he or she is not free to go

Question 12

True or false

Sexual nature of offending could be grounds for having a DVD interview played as a witnesses evidence in chief?

Answer 12

True

Question 13

True or false:
A statement could be ruled inadmissible if its contents is unreliable. An example of this could be a video record showing the suspect is confused by the interviewers rhetorical questioning

Answer 13

True

Question 14

You talk to a youth who doesn’t understand English well. You suspect he has committed an offence. Can you take him to the station and arrange for an interpreter to explain him his bulk of rights?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

You talk to a youth who doesn’t understand English well. You suspect he has committed an offence. You should give him his rights with reasonable diligence to gain his understanding.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

When a video tape of an adult witness interview is to be used as evidence in chief, the OC case must ensure

Answer 16

The witness has viewed the video and given their consent for it to be used

Question 17

Transfer can occur when the offender is present in the scene prior to the incident

Answer 17

True

Question 18

True or false:

Material at a crime scene can be contaminated when exhibits are repeatedly handled before packaging

Answer 18

True

Question 19

You should package wet materials holding blood or bodily fluids promptly

Answer 19

False

Question 20

What is a reconstruction

Answer 20

A theory about what took place in a given area over a relevant period of time and how it is likely to have happened

Question 21

Full protective clothing consists of overalls, gloves and foot coverings must be worn by anyone processing the exhibit collection in the warm zone

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Scene logs of people movements in a serious crime scene are essential for a serious or major crime investigation because they verify the use of elimination samples for the forensic examination

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Scene logs of people movements in a serious crime scene are essential for a serious or major crime investigation because they show how secondary transfer occurs when exhibits are collected

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Scene logs of people movements in a serious crime scene are essential for a serious or major crime investigation because they are an essential component of the chain of evidence

Answer 24

True

Question 25

The decontamination zone model is used at a scene of a major crime because…

Answer 25

The scene will contain both biological and physical evidence

Question 26

A reconnaissance encompass a four step…

Answer 26

Appreciation

Question 27

A reconnaissance includes a deliberate and purposeful…

Answer 27

Assessment of the scene

Question 28

Does a condition in addition with a real threat of assault negate the assault?

Answer 28

No, it need not matter if a condition is applied

Question 29

Actual bodily harm can include a black eye to the victim as a result of a pinch

Answer 29

False

Question 30

For a charge to be successful under section 191 (agg wounding) or 192 (agg assault) it must be shown that the offender meant to cause the specified harm to the victim

Answer 30

True

Question 31

For a charge to be successful under section 191 (agg wounding) or 192 (agg assault) it must be shown that the offender made no attempt to warn the victim of the impending harm

Answer 31

False

Question 32

The offender intends to cause GBH to the victim. The offender attacks the victim with a knife but only managed to make one shallow cut across his forearm. The offender cannot be charged under S189 because the cut isn’t classed as GBH

Answer 32

False - it is not material that there was no great harm caused to the victim. It is sufficient that there was intent to cause GBH.

Question 33

Can a PSO be issued to a child? (16 and under)

Answer 33

No

Question 34

Jill and Steve are flat mates. They’ve lived together for. A year. They have an argument. Is it domestic related?

Answer 34

Yes