Types of offences Flashcards
(14 cards)
what does an indictable offence mean
A more severe offence that is heard and sentenced by a judge in supreme court or tried before a judge and jury
what does a summary offence mean
Less severe offence that is heard sentenced by a magistrate in local court. Examples are bond or fine, or jail for up to 2 years
offences against the person
assault, murder, sexual assault
offences against property
theft, arson, burglary
offences against the sovereign (supreme leader)
treason, terrorism
economic offences
fraud, insider trading, money laundering
drug offences
possession, trafficking
driving offences
drink driving, reckless or negligent driving
public order offences
offensive language, rioting
preliminary offences
attempt, conspiracy
what is a perpetrator
someone who commits the crime directly
what is an accomplice
person who helps/encourages principle offender
what is an accessory before the fact
someone who helps plan the crime but not participate directly
what is an accessory after the fact
a person who assists the offender after the crime
