Web Links
Look at:
The Crimes Act www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/ca195882/
The Summary Offences Act www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/soa1966189/
to identify examples of criminal offences.
Look at:
The Criminal Procedures Act http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/legis/vic/consol_act/cpa2009188/ –
to identify summary offences that can be heard summarily.
Additional Resources:
The Victims Charter (2006) •http://www.opp.vic.gov.au/Witnesses-and-Victims/Victims-Charter
Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) https://www.vocat.vic.gov.au/about-tribunal/
Victims of Crime Commissioner https://www.victimsofcrimecommissioner.vic.gov.au/
Austlii Victorian County Court Judgements - http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/cases/vic/VCC/
The Crimes Act www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/ca195882/
The Summary Offences Act www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/soa1966189/
to identify examples of criminal offences.
Look at:
The Criminal Procedures Act http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/legis/vic/consol_act/cpa2009188/ –
to identify summary offences that can be heard summarily.
Additional Resources:
The Victims Charter (2006) •http://www.opp.vic.gov.au/Witnesses-and-Victims/Victims-Charter
Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) https://www.vocat.vic.gov.au/about-tribunal/
Victims of Crime Commissioner https://www.victimsofcrimecommissioner.vic.gov.au/
Austlii Victorian County Court Judgements - http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/cases/vic/VCC/
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Types of Offences
Summary offences
A summary offence is an offence that can be heard by a magistrate sitting alone, rather than a judge and jury. A summary offence can also be heard in the absence of the defendant. Summary offences are usually considered to be less serious offences. Examples include:
· road traffic offences (for example, careless driving, drink driving and unlicensed driving)
· minor assaults
· property damage
· offensive behaviour.
Indictable offences
Indictable offences are more serious offences that cannot be heard in the absence of the defendant (the person accused of the crime). These offences are usually heard in the Magistrates' court for a committal hearing. The offence may then be committed for trial before a judge in a higher court such as the County court or Supreme court.
Types of indictable offences include:
· aggravated burglary
· indecent assault
· drug trafficking offences
· murder
· manslaughter.
Some indictable offences may be heard in the Magistrates' court where the court believes it is appropriate for the offence to be dealt with by a magistrate.
A summary offence is an offence that can be heard by a magistrate sitting alone, rather than a judge and jury. A summary offence can also be heard in the absence of the defendant. Summary offences are usually considered to be less serious offences. Examples include:
· road traffic offences (for example, careless driving, drink driving and unlicensed driving)
· minor assaults
· property damage
· offensive behaviour.
Indictable offences
Indictable offences are more serious offences that cannot be heard in the absence of the defendant (the person accused of the crime). These offences are usually heard in the Magistrates' court for a committal hearing. The offence may then be committed for trial before a judge in a higher court such as the County court or Supreme court.
Types of indictable offences include:
· aggravated burglary
· indecent assault
· drug trafficking offences
· murder
· manslaughter.
Some indictable offences may be heard in the Magistrates' court where the court believes it is appropriate for the offence to be dealt with by a magistrate.
What is Justice? Former Chief Justice Hon Marylin Warren's Speech 2014
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The Rights of the Accused
Victorian Charter of Human Rights - Summary | |
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The Charter and Parliament | |
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The Charter and interventions in Court Cases | |
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The right to be tried without unreasonable delay - Gray V DPP [2008] VSC 4 (16 January 2008)
The right to a fair hearing - Dietrich v The Queen [1992] 177 CLR 292
The right to trial by jury - Australian Constitution s80
The right to a fair hearing - Dietrich v The Queen [1992] 177 CLR 292
The right to trial by jury - Australian Constitution s80
The Rights of Victims
victimsandwitnesses.opp.vic.gov.au/Office of Public Prosecutions
A website created to help Victims, Witnesses and Bereaved Family Members navigate the Victorian criminal justice system. |
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