Synoptic links to unit 3 Flashcards
AC3,2 Draw conclusions from information
Define safe verdict
A safe verdict is when a fair trial has been followed and is made on the relevant facts
For a verdict to be safe, evidence must be what?
For a verdict to be safe evidence must be reliable, admissible and credible.
Define Unsafe verdict
An unsafe verdict is when the individual was wrongfully convicted
Define Miscarriage of justice
Miscarriage of justice is when Innocence of appealant is proven
Definition of just verdict
A just verdict is when the conclusion is 100% correct. The peraptrator has been declared guilty and the victim has been declared innocent
Definition of double jeopardy
A rule which prevents a person being acquitted for the same offence
Define Just sentencing - overly harsh sentencing
When a sentence is too harsh considering all of the factors
What court handles summary offences?
The magistrates court
What court(s) handles triable either way offences?
Magistrates or crown court
What court handles indictable offences?
Crown court
Give an example of summary offence
Driving under the influence of alcohol
Give an example of triable either way offences
Theft
Give an example of crown court offences
Rape, murder
Define pre-trial review
An inital hearing for criminal cases took place in magistrates court
Pre-trial review could assess evidence to identify if it is what?
Admissible
What happens during the plea within pre-trial review?
The defendant will read out the charges and declare whether they are guilty or not guilty
Plea bargaining
agreement between defendant and prosecutor, where prosecutor agrees to plead guilty in return for something else.
Charge bargaining
Where the defendant agrees to be guilty but for a less serious charge, so they get a lighter sentence
sentence bargaining
Where the defendant pleads guilty to original charge in return for a lenient sentence
court bargaining
where the defendant pleads guilty for one charge for another charge to be dropped
List two key roles of the police
One key role of the police is ensuring safety and life of individuals and the second key role is to attend the golden hour, where the individual needs to be the first at the scene
List two key roles of scene of crime officers (SOCO)
One key role of SOCOs is to preserve evidence
and the second key role of SOCOs is to work with the police and identify what evidence is the most suitable
List two key roles of forensic scientist
One role would be performing grouping and DNA profiling and the second role would be to analyse fluid and tissue samples
List two key roles of the crown prosecutions service
One role of the crown prosecution service is advising the police and assessing the evidence given by police
