Across
- 3. A group of elected peers who may decide the outcome of a case. The group usually consists of six members for a civil case, or twelve members for a criminal case.
- 4. An example of a crime against the person which is also a category 1 offence and the worst crime that can be committed in Victoria.
- 7. The official accusation of a crime the police believe you have committed.
- 8. Civil law is all about protecting these.
- 10. To start civil proceedings against another person.
- 11. A civil remedy, being a court order that stops someone from doing something or compels someone to do something.
- 14. The outcome sort in a successful civil lawsuit, in order to restore the affected party back to their original position.
- 15. A less serious criminal offence that is heard in the Magistrates’ Court.
- 16. The outcome of a civil case, where someone has been found to have done the wrong thing by the other party.
- 18. An act or omission against an existing law that is harmful to society and punishable by law.
- 20. The legal principle that you must be over the age of 10 years to be charged with a criminal offence.
- 21. A law enforcement agency that deals with the reporting, charging and investigation of criminal offences in Victoria.
- 24. A court document saying what the police can do, such as to arrest someone or search them or their property.
- 25. The party in a civil case that is said to have done the wrongdoing.
- 26. A serious criminal offence heard by a higher court.
- 27. A person harmed as a result of a crime
- 28. A monetary remedy for people who have successful won their civil case.
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- 1. The standard of proof required in most criminal cases.
- 2. To break a law or court order.
- 5. A requirement of the police, where they must act in a way that is appropriate to the circumstances (not excessive).
- 6. The standard of proof required in a civil case that usually means something is more likely than not.
- 9. A person who gives evidence at court.
- 12. When the police keep you in custody because they think you have broken the law.
- 13. The party in a criminal case that represents the state, and generally holds the burden of proof.
- 17. The initiating party in a civil case.
- 19. When a person who has been found to have broken the law, either by their own admission, or by a court finding.
- 22. Information (documents or witnesses) used by the court to make a decision on a criminal charge.
- 23. The conditional release of an accused person from custody on the promise they will attend court on their set date. It may come with additional conditions, such as reporting to the police or living at a certain place.