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WorksheetsHSC Legal Studies - Crime 2019
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Alex is arrested on her way to rob a bank. What category of crime can she be charged with?
Driving
Economic
Preliminary
Public order
Which of the following is a transnational crime?
Treason
Sedition
Genocide
Drug trafficking
Pat does not have a criminal record. He pleads guilty to a charge in the Local Court. Which of the following is true?
Pat is very likely to go to prison.
Pat’s case will be heard by a jury.
A judge will determine an appropriate penalty.
A magistrate will determine an appropriate penalty
In 2006, the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Gangs) Act (NSW) came into force. This increased both police search powers and maximum sentences for gang-related offences. The passing of this act is an example of
law reform
police discretion
judicial discretion
separation of powers
The prosecution and defence agree an offender will plead guilty to manslaughter instead of being tried for murder. What is this agreement an example of?
a partial defence
charge negotiation
a complete defence
alternative sentencing
Which of the following describes the defence of duress?
The accused establishes they acted in self-defence.
The accused lost control due to the victim’s actions.
The accused establishes the victim consented to the crime.
The accused establishes they committed a crime against their free will.
The government announces a program that aims to improve school attendance for students who have high absentee rates. How could this initiative best be described?
Situational crime prevention
a diversionary program
a rehabilitation program
Social crime prevention
Kim has been found guilty of drink driving. What did the prosecution prove?
Kim was the person driving the vehicle.
Kim knew her blood alcohol concentration was above the legal limit.
Kim was the person driving the vehicle and her blood alcohol concentration was above the legal limit.
Kim was the person driving the vehicle and she knew her blood alcohol concentration was above the legal limit.
A phone app is released to make it easier for citizens to report suspected crimes to the police. How could this improve the criminal justice system?
Citizens could contribute to the criminal investigation process.
Citizens would be obliged to report all suspected criminal activity.
Once a citizen report was made police would have to investigate the matter.
Without a citizen report police would not be able to use their investigative powers.
How does the NSW Circle Sentencing process seek to improve the sentencing of offenders?
By only applying to first time offenders
By reducing available sentencing options
By involving the community in sentencing
By requiring the victim to be involved in the sentencing process
Jordyn is a homeless youth and is being sentenced for armed robbery. This is his second offence. Which of the following is a mitigating circumstance?
Jordyn’s age
Jordyn’s homelessness
Jordyn’s prior conviction
Jordyn’s use of a weapon
A 12-year-old child is on trial for a crime. The prosecution must show that the necessary mens rea was present when the child committed the crime. Which of the following must the prosecution prove? A.
The child knew they were misbehaving.
The child knew the act was morally wrong.
The child disobeyed the directions of an adult.
The child did not care whether the act was criminal.
Which of the following is correct about victim impact statements?
Affected family members must make a statement. B.
The person writing the statement must present it in court.
The statement becomes part of the evidence considered by the jury.
The person writing the statement can be questioned about its contents.
Which of the following is true when police have detained and are interviewing a 16-year-old person?
A parent must be present at the interview.
A lawyer must be present at the interview.
The child must agree to the support person present at the interview.
The child can refuse to have any support person present at the interview.
Which of the following is an example of how the International Criminal Court promotes compliance with human rights standards?
By prosecuting nations accused of genocide
By prosecuting individuals accused of war crimes
By prosecuting individuals charged with terrorism
By adjudicating when one country has accused another of human trafficking
