Summary Offences Flashcards
1
Q
What is a summary offence
A
Summary offences are minor offences heard in the Magistrates court
Magistrates courts can determine up to 2 years for singular offences and up to 5 years for multiple offences
2
Q
Roles in Summary offences
A
Magistrate, Prosecutor, Defendant
3
Q
Summary Act
A
Summary Act 1966 Victoria
4
Q
Examples
A
- drink driving
- minor assault
- disorderly conduct
5
Q
Magistrate
A
The person who hears the hearing and decides on a verdict
6
Q
Defendant
A
The individual or party who the case is being brought against
7
Q
Prosecution
A
Legal team representing the state against the accused
