Legal Studies HSC Notes - Glossary

What does the term 'recidivism' mean?

• Relapse into criminal behaviour.

• A legal process of acquittal.

• A method of rehabilitation.

• A type of community service.

What is the meaning of PHRENOLOGY?

• Phrenology looks at morphological and genetic traits leading to criminality. It was used around the 'Convict Era' and is no longer used.

• Phrenology is the study of weather patterns and their effects on agriculture.

• Phrenology is a branch of mathematics dealing with shapes and volumes.

• Phrenology is a method of diagnosing diseases through blood analysis.

What is the meaning of ARREST?

• Arrest is the process of seizing a suspect, and bringing them into custody.

• Arrest is the process of releasing a suspect from custody.

• Arrest is the process of investigating a crime scene.

• Arrest is the process of filing a legal document in court.

What is the meaning of DETENTION?

• Detention is when the suspect’s freedom is taken away until the police decide what to do with them.

• Detention is when a person is given a reward for good behavior.

• Detention is when someone is allowed to leave the police station immediately.

• Detention is when a suspect is promoted to a higher rank.

What is the meaning of REMAND?

• Remand is to place (a defendant) on bail or in custody, especially when a trial is adjourned.

• Remand is to release a defendant permanently from all charges.

• Remand is to sentence a defendant to life imprisonment.

• Remand is to declare a defendant innocent without trial.

What is the meaning of RIGHTS OF THE SUSPECT?

• Rights of the suspect protect people’s freedom and make sure the police can’t arrest, detain or interrogate us without reason.

• Rights of the suspect allow police to search homes without permission.

• Rights of the suspect require suspects to confess to crimes.

• Rights of the suspect mean suspects must always be detained until proven innocent.

What is the meaning of RIGHT TO SILENCE?

• Right to silence means suspects don’t have to answer police questions if they don’t want to.

• Right to silence means suspects must always answer police questions.

• Right to silence means police cannot ask any questions.

• Right to silence means suspects can only answer in writing.

What is the meaning of DISCRETION?

• Discretion is the ability to act under one's own judgement.

• Discretion means following orders without question.

• Discretion is the act of sharing all information openly.

• Discretion refers to making decisions based on emotions only.

The nature of crime can be described as:

• An act that violates the law and is punishable by the state

• A moral wrongdoing with no legal consequences

• A socially accepted behavior

• A form of civil dispute only

Recognise the different categories of crime.

• Violent crime, property crime, white-collar crime, and cybercrime

• Only violent crime and property crime

• Only white-collar crime and cybercrime

• Only property crime and cybercrime