Crime Multiple Choice Revision

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Crime Law Knowledge Quiz

Test your understanding of crime laws and sentencing in this engaging quiz designed for students and legal enthusiasts alike. With 20 multiple-choice questions, you can challenge your knowledge and learn key concepts related to criminal law.

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20 multiple-choice questions
Focus on sentencing, legal principles, and defenses
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What should be the last option a court considers when sentencing a young offender convicted of an offence?

Fine

Control Order

Community service order

Youth justice conference

A man is convicted of using offensive language in a public place and the magistrate imposes a punishment of three penalty units. This means the man

Must pay a sum of money

receives three demerit points

must serve three days in prison

receives a variety of punishments

When a judge refers to the maximum penalty and the standard non-parole period in sentencing, they are

using judicial discretion

Applying judicial guidelines

Following statutory guidelines

Considering aggravating factors

Which of the following describes the defence of duress?

The accused establishes they acted in self-defence

The accused lost control due to the victim’s actions

The accused establishes the victim consented to the crime

The accused establishes they committed a crime against their free will

Kim has been found guilty of drink driving. What did the prosecution prove?

Kim was the person driving the vehicle

Kim knew her blood alcohol concentration was above the legal limit

Kim was the person driving the vehicle and her blood alcohol concentration was above the legal limit

Kim was the person driving the vehicle and she knew her blood alcohol concentration was above the legal limit

Jordyn is a homeless youth and is being sentenced for armed robbery. This is his second offence. Which of the following is a mitigating circumstance?

Jordyn’s age

Jordyn’s homelessness

Jordyn’s prior conviction

Jordyn’s use of a weapon

F the following, the person most likely to be granted legal aid under NSW law is a person

Ho pleads guilty

involved in a divorce

Accused of a serious crime

appealing a criminal conviction

As a result of crowd violence leading to arrests at previous games, fans from opposing teams are now required to sit on different sides of the playing field. What is this an example of?

A diversionary program

An exercise of police discretion

A social crime prevention strategy

A situational crime prevention strategy

Trevor, who is not an Australian citizen, is to be released from a NSW prison after serving a sentence of two years. On his release, can Trevor be deported to his country of origin?

No, as he was sentenced by a NSW court and deportation is a federal matter

No, as the deportation should have been determined at the time of sentencing

Yes, as deportation can occur after serving a sentence of one year or more

Yes, as the judge can use discretion to order deportation as part of the sentence

What is the purpose of a committal hearing?

To establish a case for summary offences

To establish a case for indictable offences

To determine the sentence for summary offences

To determine the sentence for indictable offences

The purpose of specific deterrence in sentencing is to

Common ldirect the offender to undertake education and trainingaw

Direct the offender to complete a community service order

Discourage the offender from committing the offence again

Discourage others who may consider committing a similar offence

Peter, while under the influence of drugs, has caused the death of another person. He is charged with murder. Which court will be the first to hear the charge against Peter?

Drug Court

Local Court

Supreme Court

District Court

The police hold Susan in custody because they believe she may commit a serious crime. What is this an example of?

Remand

Recidivism

Protective custody

Preventative detention

Which of the following is true of a victim impact statement?

It allows a victim to recommend a punishment

It provides evidence for the prosecution in the trial

It must be given by a person against whom the offence was committed

It must be received by the court in writing after the conviction of the defendant

Kim is 12 years old. She has been accused of shoplifting from a major retail store. The matter has proceeded to court. Which of the following applies to Kim?

She will have a criminal record

Her case will be heard in the Local Court

She is presumed to be incapable of committing the offence

She is below the age of criminal responsibility and will be acquitted

Mark is charged with an offence and the matter is brought to court by a police prosecutor. It is his first offence. Mark is found guilty and sentenced. What type of offence and penalty would most likely apply to Mark?

A summary offence and a fine

A summary offence and imprisonment

An indictable offence and a suspended sentence

An indictable offence and a good behaviour bond

Daniel, a 14-year-old, is convicted of a public order offence. This is his first recorded conviction. Which of the following is the most likely penalty for Daniel?

Caution

Warning

Community service

Probation

Anne is charged with murder. The prosecution and defence enter a charge negotiation and Anne agrees to plead guilty to manslaughter. What must the judge do?

Reject the agreement

Accept the agreement

Change the agreement

Consider the agreement

A magistrate has suspended a person’s driver’s licence. The person decides to appeal the decision. Which court would be most likely to hear the appeal?

Local Court

District Court

Licensing Court

Court of Criminal Appeal

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