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HS L1 - Key Terms
Outline basic terms of legal studies
9
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HS L2 - Summary vs. Indictable Offences and Parties
To distinguish between summary and indictable offences, including their key features and where they can be resolved
17
cards
HS L3 - Burden and Standard of Proof and Presumption of Innocence
To describe the burden of proof, standard of proof and presumption of innocence
8
cards
HS L4 - Rights of the Accused
To describe three specific rights of the accused, including the right to be tried without unreasonable delay, the right to silence and he right to trial by jury
17
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HS L5 - Rights of the Victim
What legislation covers the right...,
The right to give evidence using ...,
What other legislation applies to...
18
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HS L7 - The Principle of Fairness
Fairness definition 1,
Purpose of fairness 2,
Impartial processes definition 3
7
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L10 - VLA + roles
Vla definition 1,
Vla four roles for the accused 2,
Vla eligibility for assistance as...
15
cards
L11 - CLCs
What is a clc 1,
Two types of clcs 2,
What is a generalist clc 3
13
cards
L12 - Plea Negotiations
What is a plea negotiation 1,
When can plea negotiations occur 2,
Who is involved in plea negotiati...
10
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Key Personnel in Criminal Courts
What is a judge 1,
What is a magistrate 2,
Differences b w judge and magistr...
11
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Reasons for a Court Hierarchy - Criminal
Mag court original jurisdiction 1,
Mag court appellate jurisdiction 2,
County court original jurisdiction 3
19
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Role of the Parties and Need for Legal Representation - Criminal
2 roles of the prosecution 1,
2 roles of the accused 2,
3 strengths of the role of the pa...
7
cards
Costs, Time (Delays) and Cultural Differences
Cost impacts 1,
2 ways costs are addressed 2,
Time delays impacts 3
6
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Purposes of Sanctions
Rehabilitation 1,
Examples of root causes of offend...,
Examples of addressing root cause...
12
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Sanctions
Fines 1,
How do fines achieve purposes 2,
How do fines fail to meet purposes 3
15
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Sentencing Factors
What are the four factors 1,
What are aggravating factors 2,
What is culpability 3
12
cards
Key Concepts in Civil Disputes
What is a civil dispute 1,
3x purposes of civil law 2,
Sue 3
14
cards
Factors to Consider Before Initiating a Civil Claim
3 factors to consider 1,
3 examples of cost considerations 2,
Limitations of actions 3
8
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Principles of Justice
Impartiality points x2 1,
Open points x2 2,
Participation points x2 3
7
cards
Mediation and Conciliation
What is mediation 1,
Features of mediation 2,
Mediation before courts 3
18
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Arbitration
What is arbitration 1,
Features of arbitration 2,
When is arbitration used 3
5
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Reasons for a Court Hierarchy - Civil
Magistrate s court original civil...,
Magistrate s court appellate civi...,
County court original civil juris...
15
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Roles of Key Personnel in Civil Law
Main roles of the judge 1,
Case management elaboration 2,
Applying rules of evidence and pr...
18
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The Need for Legal Representation in Civil Law
Why is legal representation needed 1,
Legal assistance in civil matters 2,
How can vla provide assistance 3
4
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