Unit 2 Legal Studies Criminal Law

Which of the following are delegated bodies that can enforce criminal law?

• WorkSafe Victoria

• Yarra Ranges Council

• Consumer Affairs Victoria

• Parliament of Victoria

Which police force deals with most crimes within Victoria?

• Australian Federal Police (AFP)

• Victoria Police (VICPOL)

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• Protective Services Officers (PSOs)

How do delegated bodies have the power to enforce the law?

• They are given the power by the parliament

• They are given the power by the police

• They are given the power by the courts

• They are given the power by the Crown

Which of the following are powers of police when arresting?

• They can use reasonable force

• They can arrest without a warrant in some circumstances

• They can arrest with a warrant

• They can arrest without providing a reason

What is the purpose of a committal hearing?

• To determine if there is sufficient evidence to support a conviction

• To determine if the accused needs to be detained for mental health reasons

• To determine if the accused is guilty or not guilty

• To determine a sanction

What is the purpose of a plea hearing?

• To determine if there is sufficient evidence to support a conviction

• To provide the judge with information they will use to determine the sanction

• To provide the accused with their sanction

• To determine whether the accused wants to plead guilty or not guilty

What does 'appellate jurisdiction' mean?

• The power of a court to hear cases when they first come to court

• The power of a court to hear cases on appeal

• The power of apples to maintain good health

Which court has jurisdiction to hear criminal appeals from the County Court?

• Magistrates' Court

• Supreme Court (Trial Division)

• Supreme Court (Court of Appeal)

• High Court of Australia

Which court hears summary offences?

• Magistrates' Court

• County Court

• Supreme Court (Trial Division)

• Supreme Court (Court of Appeal)

How does the court hierarchy allow for appeals?

• Lower courts follow the decisions of higher courts in similar cases

• The courts specialise in different jurisdictions

• Decisions of lower courts can be reviewed by higher courts

• Minor cases are heard more quickly by lower courts