1. Criminal Law
Criminal Trials

2. Hearing – Magistrates court
Trial – County or Supreme Court

4. Double Jeopardy Rule
No person shall be tried twice for the same offence.
Criminal Proceudre Amendment (Double Jeopardy and Other Matters) Act 2011 created exceptions to this rule:
Allows DPP to apply to Court of Appeal for an order to set aside a previous acquittal and authorise the continuation of the prosecution of the charge
Fresh and compelling evidence (DNA?)
Accused confesses to the crime
Key witnesses found to have given false evidence
Trial tainted (juror intimidated or bribed)

5. Criminal Sanctions Purposes of criminal sanctions Punishment
Retribution for society – revenge against the offender
Allows the victim and society to feel avenged
Deterrence
Discourage the offender (specific deterrence) or other people (general deterrence) from committing similar crimes
Rehabilitation
Assist offenders to change attitudes and be treated
Denunciation
Shows the disapproval of the court of the conduct
Protection
Care for the community/society by removing the offender or keeping them busy

6. Types of Sanctions
You must know three types of sanctions and their specific purposes
Example: imprisonment
Detained in jail for a period of time, meaning loss of freedom and liberty
If term of imprisonment is two years or more, there must be also be imposed a minimum, non-parole period
Can be concurrent or cumulative
Aims of imprisonment
Punishment – loss of liberty and freedom
Protection – removal from society
Rehabilitation – various programs offered
Denunciation – shows disapproval
General and specific deterrence

8. Ability of sanctions to achieve their purposes

9. Ability of sanctions to achieve their purposes