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Prima Facie

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At first sight, on the face of it

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Order of examination of witnesses

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  1. Evidence in chief
  2. Cross-examination
  3. Re-examination
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Voir Dire

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Trial of evidence inside a trial

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What are facts

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Known / proven to happen

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What are the types of evidence

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  1. Direct
  2. Circumstantial
  3. Similar fact
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Direct evidence

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Generally 1/5 senses, directly proving fact

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Circumstantial Evidence

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Lack of witnesses, DNA + fingerprints

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Similar Fact Evidence

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Has previously acted in similar ways eg M.O

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Hearsay

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Oral or written statement NOT from witness.
Generally unreliable

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Exceptions to Hearsay

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  1. Admissions / confessions by accused
  2. Dying declaration
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Opinion

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Inadmissible unless expert

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What is a Judicial Notice

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General facts e.g Monday comes after Sunday

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Competent Witness

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Person CAN answer

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Compellable Witness

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Person MUST answer or be punished

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What are the exceptions to compellable witnesses

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  1. Diplomats
  2. Accused
  3. Spouse of accused
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A witness is _____ until proven _____

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Innocent, otherwise

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If the accused is a witness, when must they take the stand?

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FIRST

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Who does the Prosecutor serve first?

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The Court

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Who must we ask permission to refer to our official notebook?

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Dispute as to happening of event

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Evidence recorded AT TIME otherwise INADMISSIBLE

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Confessional evidence

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Confessions or admissions made by accused

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Confession

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Full acknowledgement of guilt or involvement

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Admission

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Only limited aspect acknowledgement

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3 ways confessions + admissions can be made

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  1. Orally
  2. Written
  3. By conducts
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When MUST audio-visual recordings be made for: -Adults -children
Adults: when the charge can only be dealt with the magistrate or Supreme Court Children: ANY crime
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What are the four reasonable excuses for not using audio-visual recording?
A. Not practicable B. No equipment available C. Suspect doesn’t consent D. Equipment malfunction
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When must audio-visual recording be given to suspect?
14 days after charged, or as soon as practicable thereafter
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Exclusionary rules:
Voluntariness Fairness discretion Public policy discretion
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What is the caution?!
You are not obliged to say anything unless you wish to do so, Anything you say or do will be recorded, And may be given in evidence. Do you understand these rights? Explain in you own words.
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When do you have to caution?
As soon as the person is considered a suspect, or arrested.
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When is a confession not voluntary?
With: 1. Threats 2. Inducements (trickery) 3. Promises
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Who must you notify when arrested is Aboriginal?
Aboriginal Legal Service
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What are arrested suspects entitled to
1. What they’re being charged with 2. Being cautioned 3. To contact a relative or friend 4. Be able to contact a legal practitioner
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How to start an arrest
“You are under arrest on suspicion of…”
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What personal details must an offender or witness give
Name DOB Address Usual address
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When can you demand ID
When false details are produced
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What can we demand to remove?
Face coverings
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Can we detain someone to verify their identity?
Yes
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Who can request our details?
Anyone who’s details we request
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What is the imprisonment term for: Failing + giving false + producing false, details?
12 months
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Which four reasons can you detain arrested suspect for?
1. Search place, vehicle, persons 2. Investigate offence 3. Interviewing suspect for offence 4. Deciding whether or not to charge with offence
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What is the initial detention period?
6 hours
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Who can authorise an extra 6 detention hours?
Acting sergeant or above
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Who can authorise an extra 8 detention hours
Magistrate
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What action must you take on a warrant?
Action according to the warrant
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What must be said to someone accompanying police
1. Not under arrest 2. Don’t have to come if don’t want to 3. Free to leave anytime
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Can everyday citizens arrest people?
Yes. With reasonable force only to prevent crime or for offences.

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