Legal Studies Unit 1 VCE

Based on 2023 study design for Year 11 (Victoria)

*In County and Supreme Courts, not the Magistrates' Court

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Hint	Answer
What type of law is made by parliament?	Statute Law
Which party brings the case to court in criminal law?	Prosecution
What is the lowest court on the Victorian Court Hierarchy?	Magistrates' Court
What is the standard of proof in criminal law?	Beyond Reasonable Doubt
The elements of a crime are 'actus reus' and...	Mens Rea
What court are the most serious crimes heard in?	Supreme Court of Victoria (Trial Division)
Minor crimes are called 'summary offences.' Serious crimes are called...	Indictable Offences
In a criminal case, the accused can be found guilty. In a civil case, the defendant can be found...	Liable

Hint	Answer
The principles of justice are fairness, equality, and...	Access
The jurisdiction of courts are the 'original jurisdiction' and the...	Appellate Jurisdiction
How many jurors in a jury?	12
Juries determine guilt. What do judges determine?*	Sanction
The two types of deterrence are 'general deterrence' and...	Specific Deterrence
Factors that may reduce the sentence are called...	Mitigating Factors
Factors that may increase the sentence are called...	Aggravating Factors