types of democracy Flashcards
criminal law
laws conceded not only with the rights of of individuals directly involved but also the welfare of the society as a whole
court presedure criminal law
where the accused plead not guilty and a trial before a jury of 12 people
the verdict of criminal law
guilty or not guilty
country court of vic
unlimited amount in damages over $100 000 for CIVIL cases.
example of country court of vic
armed robbery or culpable driving
supreme court of vic
unlimited amounts on damages over $100 000 for CIVIL cases.
example of supreme court of vic
murder or attempted murder or manslaughter
civil cases - parties involved
plaintiff and the defendant
criminal cases - parties involved
the prosecutor and the accused
magistrates court
only up to $100 000 in damages for CIVIL cases
example of magistrates court
assault and traffic offences
clivil law
laws regulating the behaviour of a private individual
court procedure in civil cases
a trial before a judge sit-in alone or a judge and an optional jury of 6
the verdict of civil cases
liable or non liable
court hierarchy
1 high court
2 supreme court
3 country court
magistrates court