Crime Multiple Choice Revision
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.
Key Features:
- 20 multiple-choice questions
- Focus on sentencing, legal principles, and defenses
- Ideal for revision and learning
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
Which of the following can be used as a partial defence?
Accident
Insanity
Necessity
Self defence
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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