Which element needs to be shown for Manslaughter?

That the accused's actions caused the victim's death

In which scenario would Emma NOT be considered to be an accessory to the theft?

Ben gets Emma to look after his IPad saying it was a gift

Which death would NOT be considered manslaughter?

A prisioner kills a prison warder whilst escaping from jail

Which statement about the defence of intoxication is correct?

If drunkness self induced compare to sober reasonable person

Which is NOT true in proving self-defence as a defence to murder:

Court can't consider relationship between accused & victim

Which is NOT an element of the crime of murder?

The accused's act must be the only cause of victim's death

Which is NOT relevant when considering whether to overturn the principle of "doli incapax"?

The child has previously been in trouble with the law

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Unit 1 VCE Legal Studies: Criminal Law SAC 2

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This quiz will assist students in their revision of the key concepts of Unit 1, AOS2 of VCE Legal Studies #vcelegalstudies #criminallawrevision #unit1aos2

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1
For a strict liability offence, the prosecution do not need to prove
Commission of the act
Intention to commit the crime
Causation
Harm
2
The main legislative source of criminal law in Victoria is
The Victorian Crimes Act 1958
The common law
The Criminal Code 1995 (Cth)
The Law Enforcement (Powers and Enforcement) Act 2002 (VIC)
3
Which factor has not been proven to influences crime rates?
House Prices
Unemployment Rates
Poverty
Methods of Recording Statistics
4
Which element needs to be shown for Manslaughter?
Intention to inflict greivous bodily harm
That the accused's actions caused the victim's death
Intention to get onto the front page of the Courier.
Intention to commit murder
5
If the accused causes the death of another whilst robbing a bank, what is said to exist?
Malicious forethought
Malty foodcourt
Malice aforethought
Malice afterthought
6
In which scenario would Emma NOT be considered to be an accessory to the theft?
Emma helps Ben plan the IPad theft
Emma distracts the shop assistant whilst Ben steals an IPad
Ben gets Emma to look after his IPad saying it was a gift
Emma has encouraged her friend Ben to steal an iPad
7
Which death would NOT be considered manslaughter?
A prisioner kills a prison warder whilst escaping from jail
The parent of very sick child fails to get medical treatment
Throwing a brick out of a 20th storey window without looking
The survivor of a suicide pact
8
What is NOT an aim of criminal sanctions?
Compensation
Deterrence
Rehabilitation
Protection
9
Which of the following is NEVER a characteristic of an indictable offence?
Sentence determined by jury
Verdict determined by judge
Verdict determined by jury
Sentence determined by judge
10
Which of the following is not considered homicide under the Crimes Act (VIC) 1958?
Bovicide
Manslaughter
Murder
Infanticide
11
What is the standard of proof in a criminal trial?
On the Balance of Probabilities
Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Beyond Reasonable Probability
Beyond Reasonable Suspicion
12
Which statement about the defence of intoxication is correct?
Intoxication is a separate defence
If drunkness self induced compare to sober reasonable person
Defence of intoxication proves accused acted voluntarily
Intoxication can be used to prove there is no actus reus
13
Which is NOT true in proving self-defence as a defence to murder:
He had reasonable grounds for believing need to defend self
Accused must prove he believed he needed to defend himself
Court can't consider relationship between accused & victim
Court can consider severity of self defence action taken
14
In respect of the standard of proof, "beyond reasonable doubt" means:
More likely to have happened than not
Absolutely certain
As sure as rationally possible
As sure as reasonably possible
15
Which of the following is an element of a crime?
Mens reus
Mens Rea
Action Rea
Actus Real
16
Which is NOT an element of the crime of murder?
The accused must have intended to commit the crime
The accused's act must be the only cause of victim's death
The accused must be of sound mind
The killing is unlawful
17
Below which age is a child presumed to be incapable of forming the intent to commit a crime?
12
8
10
14
18
Which is NOT relevant when considering whether to overturn the principle of "doli incapax"?
The child had knowledge that he/she was doing wrong
The child had a mischievous disposition
The child is between 10 & 14
The child has previously been in trouble with the law

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