Unit 3 AOS 1

Question 1

Role of a judge (MADHOG)

Answer 1

Manage the trial, Attend to jury, Decide on evidence admitted, Hand down a sentence, Other responsibilities, Give directions.

Question 2

Role of a jury (LUREAV/D)

Answer 2

Listen to evidence, Understand evidence, Recall evidence, Evaluate evidence, Analyse importance of evidence, Verdict (criminal cases), Decision (civil cases).

Question 3

Responsibilities of the parties (PA-OMG)

Answer 3

Present client’s case, Assist judge with jury matters, Other responsibilities (attend trial, research), Make submissions about sentencing, Give opening and closing address.

Question 4

Responsibilities of Legal Practitioners (BPOC)

Answer 4

Be prepared for case, Present case in best light possible, Other responsibilities (defend accused), Comply with duty to court.

Question 5

Purpose of Criminal Sanctions (PPDDR)

Answer 5

Punish, Protect, Denunciate, Deter, Rehabilitate.

Question 6

Sentencing Factors (VMAG)

Answer 6

Victim impact statement, Mitigating factors, Aggravating factors, Guilty plea.

Question 7

Factors limiting the criminal justice system (CCuT)

Answer 7

Cost, Cultural factors, Time.