Round 2

Question 1

Can pre-admissibility trial hearings be ordered for both JAT and Jury trials?

Answer 1

Yes.

Question 2

When serving a summons the person must appear not later than 2 months after the date of the summons at the court where the charging document was filed.

True or False?

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

For a category 4 offence a not guilty plea can only be entered in the high court.

True or False?

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

What is a special plea?

Answer 4

A special plea is used when the defendant has already been deal with for the offence previously by:

A plea of previous conviction.

A plea of previous acquittal.

A plea of pardon.

Question 5

If the defendant refuses or fails to plea then the defendant has deemed to have pleaded not guilty.

True or False?

Answer 5

True.

Question 6

If the defendant indicates intention to plead guilty but does not do so is this admissible evidence against the defendant?

Answer 6

No. The defendant will be treated in all respects as if he or she had not indicated any intention to plead guilty.

Question 7

A sentence indication expires when?

Answer 7

At the close of the date specified by the court.

Or if no date is specified until the expiry of 5 working days after the date on which the sentence indication was given.