Criminal law concepts Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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prosecution
A
the legal team or individual trying to prove the defendant guilty
2
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defendant
A
person formally accused of committing a Crime
3
Q
indictable offence
A
more serious offences, such as murder
4
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summary offence
A
minor criminal offences, such as shoplifting
5
Q
presumption of innocence
A
everyone is innocent until proven guilty
6
Q
beyond a reasonable doubt
A
standard proof required for a criminal case
7
Q
Criminal law
A
Law that deals with crimes and penalties
8
Q
Judge
A
oversees court proceedings in higher courts
9
Q
jury
A
group of citizens who determine guilt in serious cases
10
Q
Magistrate
A
Person who hears criminal matters in lower courts
