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Decks in this class (28)

Overview of Criminal Procedure
What categories of offences are t...,
Where do appeals from a trial on ...,
Where do appeals from other decis...
9  cards
Preliminaries to Prosecution
Which enactment contains and unde...,
What happens if an officer fails ...,
What is the test for reasonable s...
48  cards
Bail and Remands
When can the magistrates adjourn ...,
What is the test for adjournment 2,
How can an adjournment be challen...
42  cards
Allocation
When do the initial details of th...,
What are the initial details prov...,
What are the initial details prov...
32  cards
Disclosure of unused material and defence statements
When do disclosure obligations ap...,
What principals underpin disclosu...,
What is the obligation the disclo...
37  cards
Indictments
What is serving an indictment cal...,
Under what circumstances can an i...,
When is an indictment preferred 3
21  cards
Crown Court Preliminaries
What does it mean to be unfit to ...,
What orders can be made for someo...,
What must be in place before a su...
35  cards
Summary Trial Procedure
Can the magistrates make pre tria...,
When is a pre trial ruling in the...,
What is the process if the accuse...
30  cards
Jury Trial
What is the principle as far as t...,
What is one key reason for this p...,
What are the exceptions to the ge...
75  cards
Preliminary Evidence Issues
What facts are able to be admitte...,
Can admissions be withdrawn 2,
What is the cardinal rule when it...
16  cards
Burden and standard of proof
What is the standard of of proof ...,
What is the standard of proof if ...,
Who decides whether the standard ...
15  cards
Prelims for Witnesses
What does competence mean for wit...,
What is the general rule for comp...,
What are the exceptions to the ge...
22  cards
Examination
What is the relevance of s139 cja...,
What are the two conditions for m...,
Can the accused refresh their mem...
23  cards
Hearsay
What is the general rule regardin...,
What is a statement for the purpo...,
What is a matter stated 3
21  cards
Character Evidence
When should an application to add...,
When should an objection to a bad...,
When must an application to adduc...
35  cards
Confessions
What is a confession 1,
When is a confession admissible 2,
Is a guilty plea a confession 3
16  cards
Inferences
When is a lucas direction given 1,
What is the nature of a lucas dir...,
What are the four key situations ...
18  cards
Visual identification
What are the three safeguards in ...,
What are the turnbull guidelines 2,
What is identification evidence 3
8  cards
Opinion Evidence
What is the general rule as regar...,
What are the two exceptions to th...,
What is the non expert exception ...
11  cards
Privilege
What is the privilege against sel...,
What is the test for self incrimi...,
What else can the court do to avo...
10  cards
Youth Courts
What is an adult for the purposes...,
What is a child 2,
What is a young person 3
34  cards
Sentencing principles
What is the principle of totality 1,
What is the maximum reduction ava...,
How is the reduction for a guilty...
37  cards
Non-custodial sentences
What is an absolute discharge 1,
What can an absolute discharge be...,
What is a conditional discharge 3
21  cards
Custodial sentences
Can someone under 21 be sentenced...,
What is the maximum term of impri...,
What is the max term imprisonable...
24  cards
Ancillary orders
When can the convicted offender b...,
What are the guidelines for the s...,
When would a surcharge be imposed 3
16  cards
Dangerous Offender Provisions
What are the three ways that dang...,
What is the test for dangerousness 2,
What does serious harm mean under...
11  cards
Appeals 1
What right does someone convicted...,
How should s142 be construed 2,
What else can s142 be used for 3
28  cards
Appeals 2
How long after the crown court pa...,
Who can vary a sentence 2,
Can the crown court vary a senten...
36  cards

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