2022 HSC Multiple Choice

In which court does a police prosecutor present a case?

• District

• High

• Local

• Supreme

A person charged with a crime is sent to prison to await trial. What is this known as?

• Bail

• Parole

• Probation

• Remand

Which of the following is correct for a criminal trial?

• Burden of proof, Rests with the accused, Beyond reasonable doubt

• Standard of proof, Rests with the accused, On the balance of probabilities

• Rests with the prosecution, Beyond reasonable doubt

• Rests with the prosecution, On the balance of probabilities

Charlie was caught smuggling illegal substances into Australia from Mozambique. She was arrested and charged upon her arrival into Australia. Which court would hear this matter?

• An Australian court

• A Mozambican court

• The International Criminal Court

• The International Court of Justice

Which of the following is an intergovernmental organisation?

• Greenpeace

• The European Union

• Doctors Without Borders

• The Federal Court of Australia

A local council introduces an alcohol consumption ban along Sydney Harbour for New Year’s Eve. This ban is best described as an example of

• sedition

• an indictable offence

• social crime prevention

• situational crime prevention

Australia signs an international human rights document regarding refugees. How can the Federal Government best meet its obligations as set out in this document?

• Enact domestic legislation

• Raise awareness at an international summit

• Vote in the United Nations General Assembly

• Obtain a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council

Joe is in prison and provides evidence to the police which leads to the conviction of another prisoner. Which of the following is Joe likely to experience?

• Protective custody

• Extended detention

• Preventative detention

• A diversionary program

How does charge negotiation contribute to justice for society?

• It helps the jury to determine guilt.

• It leads to a more efficient criminal process.

• It guarantees a suitable sentence for the offender.

• It allows the victim to cross-examine the accused person in court.

A judge delivers a maximum sentence to an offender. One of the aims of this penalty is to discourage others from committing similar crimes. What is this known as?

• Deterrence

• Incapacitation

• Rehabilitation

• Retribution