A defence to theft is

believing you would have the owner's consent

When may police enter and search private property without a warrant?

when someone has committed a serious indictable offence

An inadequate reason for a 'citizen's arrest' is

if you get in a fight with someone

An accessory to a crime

helps prevent the apprehension of the offender

being held in custody while awaiting sentence

a document requiring you to appear in court

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SAC 2 Criminal Law Revision quiz

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Unit 1 Legal Studies AOS 2

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1
'Acquitted' means being
convicted
a hung jury
found not guilty
found guilty
2
Which of the following is not a purpose of imposing sanctions?
rehabilitation
to break the offender's spirit
deterrence
protection of the community
3
Actus reus is Latin for
guilty mind
guilty act
guilty defendant
guilty suspect
4
Mens rea is Latin for
guilty heart
guilty conscience
guilty mind
guilty act
5
Which of the following is not a factor that affects sentencing?
prior convictions
mood of the judge
remorse shown
character evidence
6
A defence to theft is
wanting it really badly
believing you would have the owner's consent
needing drug money
being a thrill seeker
7
Which of the following is not a possible defence to murder?
accident
provocation
act of war
self-defence
8
When may police enter and search private property without a warrant?
if they have a vague suspicion a suspect lives there
when someone has committed a serious indictable offence
to get home decoration ideas
if they didn't have time to get a warrant
9
An inadequate reason for a 'citizen's arrest' is
to prevent the continuation of the offence
if you get in a fight with someone
for the safety of the public
to preserve public order
10
The most serious driving offence is
Culpable driving
Homicidal driving
Defensive driving
Dangerous driving
11
In Victoria, the age of criminal responsibility is
under 10 years
under 12 years
over 10 years
over 12 years
12
Which of the following is not an indictable offence?
Manslaughter
Offensive behaviour
Theft
Murder
13
Select the correct spelling of this word
indictable
indietable
indictabble
indightable
14
An accessory to a crime
commits the crime
wears great earrings
helps prevent the apprehension of the offender
helps commit the crime
15
Burglary is
theft of burgers
trespass + homicide
robbery + theft
trespass + intent to steal
16
From where do police obtain a search warrant?
filing cabinet
internet
court
police station
17
Which of the following would not be a condition of bail?
regular reporting to police
payment of a surety
undertaking study
surrendering passport
18
Remand is
being granted bail
something you are reimbursed for if acquitted
being on parole
being held in custody while awaiting sentence
19
A summons is
a document requiring you to appear in court
a phone call from the court
a minor offence
an amount of money paid to get you off remand
20
Robbery is
Theft + assault
Burglary + trespass
Theft + burglary
Aggravated burglary

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