Criminal Law Quiz
Criminal Law Quiz
Test your knowledge of criminal law with our engaging quiz! This quiz covers a variety of topics related to legal proceedings, sentencing, and the rights of offenders and victims.
Features:
- 20 multiple-choice questions
- Detailed explanations for correct answers
- Suitable for students and those interested in criminal justice
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
District court
Supreme Court
Which of the following is true of a victim impact statement?
It must be received by the court in writing after the conviction of the defendant
It must be given by a person against whom the offence was committed
It provides evidence for the prosecution in the trial
It allows a victim to recommend a punishment
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
What should be the last option a court considers when sentencing a young offender convicted of an offence?
Control order
Youth justice conference
Community service order
Fine
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 use of a weapon
Jordyn's prior conviction
Jordyn's homelessness
Jordyn's age
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?
Consider the agreement
Accept the agreement
Change the agreement
Reject the agreement
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
The police hold Susan in custody because they believe she may commit a serious crime. What is this an example of?
Remand
Protective custory
Recidivism
Preventative detention
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?
Probation
Warning
Caution
Community service
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
Receives three demerit points
Must serve three days in prison
Receives a variety of punishments
Must pay a sum of money
Of the following, the person most likely to be granted legal aid under NSW law is a person
Appealing a criminal conviction
Involved in a divorce
Accused of a serious crime
Who pleads guilty
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 situational crime prevention strategy
A diversionary program
An exercise of police discretion
A social crime prevention strategy
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?
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
She will have a criminal record
Which of the following can be used as a partial defence?
Accident
Self-defence
Necessity
Insanity
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
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.
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?
Court of Criminal Appeal
Licensing Court
District Court
Local Court
The purpose of specific deterrence in sentencing is to
Direct the offender to undertake education and training
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
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
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