Which is NOT an element of the crime of murder?

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

Which death would NOT be considered manslaughter?

A prisioner kills a prison warder whilst escaping from jail

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

The child has previously been in trouble with the law

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 is NOT a requirement for VOCAT awarding compensation?

The victim has been hospitalised in Victoria

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

Court can't consider relationship between Accused & victim

Which statement about the defence of intoxication is correct?

If drunkness self induced compare to sober reasonable person

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Unit 1 VCE Legal Studies: Criminal Law

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1
What is NOT an aim of criminal sanctions?
Compensation
Deterrence
Rehabilitation
Protection
2
Which is NOT an element of the crime of murder?
The killing is unlawful
The accused must be of sound mind
The accused must have intended to commit the crime
The accused's act must be the only cause of victim's death
3
Which death would NOT be considered manslaughter?
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
A prisioner kills a prison warder whilst escaping from jail
4
Which of the following is NEVER a characteristic of an indictable offence?
Verdict determined by jury
Verdict determined by judge
Sentence determined by judge
Sentence determined by jury
5
Which is NOT relevant when considering whether to overturn the principle of "doli incapax"?
The child has previously been in trouble with the law
The child had knowledge that he/she was doing wrong
The child had a mischievous disposition
The child is between 10 & 14
6
In which scenario would Emma NOT be considered to be an accessory to the theft?
Emma has encouraged her friend Ben to steal an iPad
Emma distracts the shop assistant whilst Ben steals an IPad
Emma helps Ben plan the IPad theft
Ben gets Emma to look after his IPad saying it was a gift
7
Which is NOT a requirement for VOCAT awarding compensation?
The claimant is a primary, secondary or related victim
The claimant has suffered an injury as a result of crime
The claimant can't receive compensation from another source
The victim has been hospitalised in Victoria
8
What is the standard of proof in a criminal trial?
Beyond Reasonable Probability
Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Beyond Reasonable Suspicion
On the Balance of Probabilities
9
Which of the following is an element of a crime?
Mens Rea
Actus Real
Mens reus
Action Rea
10
Below which age is a child presumed to be incapable of forming the intent to commit a crime?
14
12
8
10
11
The main legislative source of criminal law in Victoria is
The Criminal Code 1995 (Cth)
The Victorian Crimes Act 1958
The common law
The Law Enforcement (Powers and Enforcement) Act 2002 (VIC)
12
For a strict liability offence, the prosecution do not need to prove
Causation
Intention to commit the crime
Commission of the act
Harm
13
Which is NOT true in proving self-defence as a defence to murder:
Accused must prove he believed he needed to defend himself
Court can consider severity of self defence action taken
Court can't consider relationship between Accused & victim
He had reasonable grounds for believing need to defend self
14
Which statement about the defence of intoxication is correct?
If drunkness self induced compare to sober reasonable person
Intoxication is a separate defence
Intoxication can be used to prove there is no actus reus
Defence of intoxication proves accused acted voluntarily
15
Which factor has not been proven to influences crime rates?
House Prices
Methods of Recording Statistics
Unemployment Rates
Poverty
16
In respect of the standard of proof, "beyond reasonable doubt" means:
As sure as rationally possible
As sure as reasonably possible
Absolutely certain

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