End-of-Term Recap

Why does a court hierarchy exist?

• To allow judges to be experts on specific cases

• To allow for more jobs for lawyers

• To allow for people to choose which court they want to go to

• To allow for appeals

In a criminal case, the burden of proof is on

• The prosecution

• The accused

Haydon received $50k in damages from Coles Supermarkets when he slipped on a banana peel. What type of case is this?

• Criminal - Summary

• Civil - Negligence

• Civil - Defamation

Name the lowest level in the court hierarchy.

• County Court

• Supreme Court

• Low Court

• Magistrates Court

Oliver was charged with traffic offences for driving 40km/h over the speed limit. What type of case is this?

• Criminal - Summary

• Civil - Contract

• Criminal - Indictable

What is the most severe type of sentence that exists in Australia?

• Community Correction Order

• Imprisonment

• Adjourned Undertaking

• Fine

In which type of case would you find a plaintiff?

• Criminal

• Civil

In a criminal case, the standard of proof is

• Balance of probabilities

• Beyond reasonable doubt

Elke was convicted of shoplifting a total of 28 Slurpees from 7/11 in three months. What type of case is this?

• Criminal - Summary

• Civil - Negligence

• Criminal - Indictable

Elke was convicted of shoplifting a total of 28 Slurpees from 7/11 in three months. What sort of sentence is Elke likely to receive?

• Imprisonment

• Fine

• Community Correction Order

• Adjourned Undertaking