Crime Flashcards
(39 cards)
the meaning of crime
The nature of crime
the elements of crime: actus reus, mens rea
The nature of crime
strict liability offences
The nature of crime
causation
The nature of crime
categories of crime including
offences against the person, offences against the sovereign, economic offences (property/white collar/computer), drug offences, driving offences, public order offences, preliminary crimes (attempts and conspiracy)
The nature of crime
summary and indictable offences
The nature of crime
parties to a crime including principal in the first degree, principal in the second degree,
accessory before the fact, accessory after the
fact
The nature of crime
factors affecting criminal behaviour
The nature of crime
crime prevention: situational and social
The nature of crime
police powers
The criminal investigation process
reporting crime
The criminal investigation process
investigating crime: gathering evidence, use
of technology, search and seizure, use of
warrants
The criminal investigation process
arrest and charge, summons, warrants
The criminal investigation process
bail or remand
The criminal investigation process
detention and interrogation, rights of suspects
The criminal investigation process
court jurisdiction
Criminal trial process
the adversary system
Criminal trial process
legal personnel: magistrate, judge, police
prosecutor, Director of Public Prosecution,
Public Defenders
Criminal trial process
pleas, charge negotiation
Criminal trial process
legal representation, including legal aid
Criminal trial process
burden and standard of proof
Criminal trial process
use of evidence, including witnesses
Criminal trial process
defences to criminal charges:
– complete defences
– partial defences to murder
Criminal trial process
the role of juries, including verdicts
Criminal trial process
