Legal Responsibilities in Driving Cases

The video tutorial covers a court case involving a charge of dangerous driving causing death. The prosecution presents evidence that Mr. Kunahan was driving at an unsafe speed and was distracted by his mobile phone, leading to the death of Ms. Stead. The defense argues that the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the driver's inattention was the cause of the accident, considering the cyclist's speed. The jury's role in determining the facts and the judge's role in instructing the law are emphasized.

What is the main charge discussed in the case?

• Speeding

• Dangerous driving causing death

• Driving under the influence

• Reckless driving

What does the prosecution need to establish about the driving?

• It was slow

• It was intentional

• It was careful

• It was dangerous

What was Mr. Kunahan allegedly distracted by while driving?

• His mobile phone

• A passenger

• The radio

• A billboard

What does the defense argue about the elements of the crime?

• The cyclist was not at fault

• The manner of driving was not dangerous

• The accused was not driving

• The car was not operable

What must the prosecution prove beyond a hypothetical risk?

• The cyclist was at fault

• Momentary inattention created a risk

• The driver was not licensed

• The car was speeding

What is the critical issue in determining responsibility for the accident?

• The road conditions

• The weather conditions

• The type of vehicle

• The speed of the cyclist

Who decides the facts in the case?

• The judge

• The jury

• The prosecution

• The defense counsel

What should the jury do if they disagree with counsel's view?

• Adopt it

• Report it

• Ignore the trial

• Put it aside

What is the most important fact the jury decides?

• The weather conditions

• The road conditions

• The type of vehicle

• Guilt

What must the jury be satisfied of to find the accused guilty?

• The car was speeding

• The dangerous driving caused the death

• The cyclist was at fault

• The driver was not licensed