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legal studies study
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| referendum | |
| parliamentary democracy | |
| constitutional monarchy | |
| summary offences | Simple or less serious offences that are heard by a magistrate |
| indictable offences | Offences that are generally more serious in nature initially heard by a magistrate and passed onto a higher court |
| plaintiff | A person who commences a legal action in a civil case |
| accused | The person charged with or on trial for a crime |
| prosecute | Take legal action against a person accused of a crime |
| defendant | a person against whom legal action has been bought |
| jurisdiction | The power or authority of a court to his specific types of disputes and cases |
| appellate jurisdiction | The Power of a court to review a lower decision |
| original jurisdiction | The power of a court to hear and decide a case for the first time |
| jury | |
| laws vs rules | |
| when was the Magna Carta created | |
| why was Magna Carta created | |
| where was Magna Carta created | |
| Magna Carta links to aus legal system | |
| how did people know about the associated laws (Magna Carta) | |
| traditional law | |
| 3 justice | |
| fairness | |
| access | |
| equality | |
| rule of law 3 | |
| right to fair trial | |
| right to legal representation | |
| presumption of innocence | |
| burden of proof | |
| criminal law | |
| civil law | |
| reasons for hierarchy | |
| responsibilities of high court | |
| responsibilities of Supreme Court appeal | |
| responsibilities of Supreme Court trial | |
| responsibilities of district court | |
| responsibilities of magistrate | |
| murri courts | |
| murri courts difference from typical court room | |
| judge | Besides over the court, ensuring a trial or any other legal hearing follows the law and due process. makes all of the decisions on matters of the law |
| juror | 12 Of the selected a random from the community who together decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty they remain in court during an entire trial unless the judge is discussing a point of life with the lawyers or we are deliberating |
| procecuter | |
| defendant | accused of committing an offence |
| defence counsel | have detailed knowledge or the laws relating to evidence and procedure and advocate on behalf or the defendant |
| witness | called by the prosecution or defence to give evidence |
| retribution | Punishment linked to the consequences of the crimes committed |
| deterrence | Send a message to the community that there are consequences if you commit a crime |
| rehabilitation | Assist the offender to return to society and be a good citizen |
| denunciation | Public condemnation/ shamed for their actions |
| community protection | lock people in jail who are a danger society |
| theories of punishment | retribution, deterrence, rehab, denunciation, community protection |
| sentencing options | community service order, fine, imprisonment with parole, probation order |
| community service order | Unpaid work under the direction of the community corrections officer. You must also follow and meet the conditions of the order. |
| fine | The court will order you to pay the fine within a certain period of time. If you don't pay the fine time you'll be sent to jail for a period of time. |
| imprisonment with parole | |
| probation order | you must not break the law for a period of time and you will also required to meet other conditions of the order |
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