This is your main written assessment forCriminal Law. The report has threeparts. Part 2 requires you to attend a courtroom to observea real criminal trial.
You may attend any Local, District or Supreme Court that is closest to your home.In Part One(Questions 1 to 5), you will demonstrate your understanding ofcore conceptsand definitions relating to the court system.
In Part Two(Questions 6 to 12), you will reflecton the criminal court hearing that you observed. In Part Three(Question 13),you will answera problem-based question using the ISAAC model.In your report, answer each of the following questions.
To assist with marking, please copy out the questions againand write your answers under each. The word limit for the assignment is 2500 words (+/-10%).Copying out the questions will not count towards the word count. You mustsupport your answers with valid references (APA style).
1.What do prosecutors need to prove in thecourtroom for a defendantto be convicted ofa crime? (2marks)
2.What are the differences between summary and indictable offences? (3marks)
3.What is a legal ‘defence’? Describe two common exculpatory defences.(3marks)
4.Briefly describe the different courts in your State’s criminal court hierarchy, and explain their roles and powers.(3marks)
5.Briefly describe the following court hearings. What is the main purpose of each? (4 marks)
a. Summary hearing
b. Committal hearing
c. Jury trial
d. Sentencing hearing
