Law and Order by Jess Foley https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder Year 10 elective en-us 2020-01-21 03:43:35 UTC 2026-03-22 19:48:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3db.png Introduction jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/433824860 Welcome to the elective Law and Order, 2020. This subject is an introductory course into Legal Studies in Australia. Over the next two terms  we will explore the Legal System, Criminal Law and the Criminal Courtroom.
There will be three seperate assessment tasks.]]> 2020-01-21 03:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/433824860 Class Rules jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/433826710 Law and Order is a content heavy subject. This means you will be taking notes most lessons and this content will be assessed.

It is expected that you arrive to every class on time and with the appropriate resources. Decide how you will take notes, but make sure you keep them legible. All activities, practice questions and content notes are compulsory - you will not achieve an 'S' for this subject if you decide to not complete any of the assigned work ]]> 2020-01-21 03:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/433826710 TASK WORDS jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/433836787 Distinguish
Differences only

Compare
Similarities and differences

Justify
Give reasons for

Illustrate
Use an example to explain

Identify
Simply state the point

Explain
Give details to make points clear

Describe
Give detailed account

Outline
Overview of big ideas]]> 2020-01-21 04:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/433836787 Legal and Non-Legal Rules jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/433837491 Rules: a series of regulations that aim to moderate behaviours of members of societies or organisations

Legal: a set of rules that are formulated and regulated by the government, to ensure the safety and common goals of society

Non-legal rules: a set of rules are are created and enforced by a a non-government body such as a company]]> 2020-01-21 05:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/433837491 Activity #1 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/433841650 Am I Old Enough?
Using the booklet below (produced by Victoria Legal Aid), recreate and complete the table attached in this post in your own notes.]]> 2020-01-21 05:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/433841650 Activity #1 Victorian Legal Aid jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/433841688 Am I old enough?]]> 2020-01-21 05:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/433841688 Notes jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/433843752 Presentation that we went through in class ]]> 2020-01-21 05:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/433843752 Why do we have laws? jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434287986 Social Cohesion
1. Provides safety within the community from potential offenders
2. Removes offenders from the greater society and punishes them (incarceration) for crimes they have committed

Protect the Rights of Individuals 
1. Clear procedures of managing criminal offences through the police and court system
2. Clear procedure of resolving disputes]]> 2020-01-21 21:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434287986 Activity #2 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434293381 Tackling underage binge drinking: do we need tougher laws?

Read through the information in the attached article and answer the questions that follow.]]> 2020-01-21 22:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434293381 1.2 Why do we have laws? jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434293474 2020-01-21 22:15:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434293474 Effective laws jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434296299 5 Characteristics that shape whether a law will work. 

1. An effective law reflects society’s values
2. An effective law is enforceable 
3. An effective law is known
4. An effective law is clear and understood
5. An effective law is stable]]> 2020-01-21 22:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434296299 Activity #3 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434318721
  • For each of the following examples, research the law and make notes on how it can be considered an effective law. 
  • 1. New BAC laws - do as a class 
  • 2. Assisted dying
  • 3. Puppy Farms

    • ]]>     2020-01-21 23:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434318721     1.3 Effective Laws jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434319014 2020-01-21 23:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434319014 The Law in Action jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434361882 Criminal law -  set of laws that are decided on and enforced by the broader state

    Civil Law- arbitrates disputes between citizens


    ]]>     2020-01-22 02:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434361882     Activity #4 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434365991 Locate two articles in the media relating to criminal law and civil law.

    Annotate each article, highlighting key legal terminology and making notes where needed. ]]>     2020-01-22 03:02:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434365991     1.4 The Law in Action jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434366189 2020-01-22 03:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434366189 Criminal and Civil Law jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434408562 Looking at the key differences in Criminal and Civil Law ]]> 2020-01-22 07:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434408562 Activity #5 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434408804 With each of the five cases outlined in the posts below this one, answer the following:

    a. Identify whether the case is a civil or a criminal one.

    b. List three terms from the case information that support your answer to (a) and define those three terms.

    c. Identify who will bear the burden of proof in the case and what the standard of proof will need to be.]]>     2020-01-22 07:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434408804     Case Studies jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434408950 2020-01-22 07:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434408950 1.5 Criminal and Civil Law jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434408981 2020-01-22 07:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434408981 Law Making- Parliament jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434898395 Parliament focus on 4 key topics:
    1. Making Laws - Statute law
    2. Authorises government spending
    3. Scrutinises government (national, state, local) activities
    4. Debates national issues]]>     2020-01-23 01:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434898395     Activity #6 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434910402 Using the Victorian parliament website, find a recent law that was enacted in the past 2 years. Determine 5 dot points in relation to the law and what it aims to achieve.

    Use this law to answer the following question:
    Outline the legislative process that a proposed bill will need to satisfy before it is enacted as a law. 7 marks.]]>     2020-01-23 02:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434910402     1.6 Law Making- Parliament jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434910770 2020-01-23 02:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434910770 Law Making - Courts jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434912484 Common law that is utilised in courts based on the precedent from the hierarchy of courts]]> 2020-01-23 02:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434912484 Activity #7 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434925842 Case files:

    Research the following two cases and summarise in 5 dot points:
    1. Snail in the bottle (precedent)
    2. Studded belt case (stat. int)

    Use your case files to answer the following questions.
    1. Explain the operation of the doctrine of precedent as a source of common law. 3 marks.
    2. Explain the role of courts in interpreting statutes to develop the law. 3 marks.

    ]]>     2020-01-23 03:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434925842     jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434926239 2020-01-23 03:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434926239 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434926266 2020-01-23 03:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434926266 1.7 Law Making- Court jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434927189 2020-01-23 03:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/434927189 Influencing Change jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444067778 How can the public influence change?
    - Changes in beliefs, values and attitudes
    - changing social conditions 
    - advances in technology 

    What methods are there?
    - petitions
    - demonstrations 
    - courts 

    Social media influences ]]>     2020-02-11 23:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444067778     Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444072658 1. Describe one reason for law reform. 2 marks.

    2. Explain one recent change to the law. 3 marks.]]>     2020-02-11 23:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444072658     Activity #8 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444072714 Research either Brodie's Law or Oscar's Law and create notes on the following:
    - Summarise the case that give rise to the change in law
    - Examine the influences for change
    - Outline the change that occurred to the law]]>     2020-02-11 23:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444072714     Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444072994 1. Distinguish between binding and persuasive precedent. 4 marks.

    2. Describe one effect of statutory interpretation. 2 marks.]]>     2020-02-11 23:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444072994     Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444073036 1. Outline the structure of the Victorian parliament. 4 marks.

    2. Describe the structure of the Commonwealth parliament. 4 marks.

    3. Identify and explain one stage in the legislative process. 3 marks.]]>     2020-02-11 23:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444073036     Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444073109 1. Distinguish between criminal law and civil law. 4 marks.

    2. Identify the party who has the burden of proof in a criminal and civil case. 2 marks,]]>     2020-02-11 23:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444073109     Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444073177 1. Describe three characteristics of an effective law. 6 marks.

    2. Using an example to illustrate your answer, outline one characteristic of an effective law. 3 marks.

    3. Justify the need for an effective law to to be enforceable. 2 marks.

    4. 'The Victorian parliament has proposed a new law that would make it illegal for Victorians to dream about inappropriate activities.' Justify whether this proposed law would likely be effective. 3 marks.]]>     2020-02-11 23:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444073177     Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444073230 1. Outline how the law provides for social cohesion. 2 marks.

    2.  Justify the existence of laws within society. 2 marks.

    3. Describe the role of laws in protecting the rights of individuals. 3 marks.]]>     2020-02-11 23:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444073230     Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444073291 1. Distinguish between legal and non-legal rules. 2 marks.

    2. Compare the role of laws with the role of rules within society. 4 marks.

    3. Justify whether speed limits are considered a legal or non-legal rule. 2 marks.

    4. Justify whether a due date for an assignment is considered a legal or non-legal rule. 3 marks.]]>     2020-02-11 23:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444073291     1.8 Influencing Change jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444074076 2020-02-11 23:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/444074076 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/448418979 2020-02-21 02:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/448418979 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/451070086 2020-02-26 21:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/451070086 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/451070551 2020-02-26 21:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/451070551 Practice questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/451071716 Outline the term ‘crime’. 2 marks.  

    Using an example, explain the elements of a crime. 4 marks.  ]]>     2020-02-26 21:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/451071716     Practice questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/451071904 Justify the existence of a criminal law system. 4 marks.  

    Outline one reason for criminal law. 3 marks.]]>     2020-02-26 21:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/451071904     Practice questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/451072074 Describe the term, ‘criminal responsibility’. 2 marks.

     Bobby, aged 12, has been accused of committing a crime.

    Explain whether Bobby will be able to found guilty of this crime. 3 marks. ]]>     2020-02-26 21:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/451072074     Activity jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/452512703 Murder is deemed one of the most heinous crimes that can be committed. For this task, you will investigate the elements needed to prove murder, a possible defence to murder, the likely punishment if found guilty, the impact on the victim and at least two statistics relating to this crime.]]> 2020-03-01 05:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/452512703 Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/452512906 Describe what is meant by crimes against the person. 2 marks.

    Outline a crime that is considered a crime against the person. 2 marks.]]>     2020-03-01 05:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/452512906     Activity jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/452512929 Arson is one of the most serious crimes against property. For this task, you will investigate the elements needed to prove arson, a defence that can be raised, the likely punishment if found guilty, the impact on the victim and at least two statistics relating to this crime. ]]> 2020-03-01 05:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/452512929 Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/452512956 Describe what is meant by crimes against property. 2 marks

     Outline a crime that is considered a crime against property. 2 marks.]]>     2020-03-01 05:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/452512956     jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/452513488 2020-03-01 05:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/452513488 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/452689017 2020-03-02 00:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/452689017 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454136363 2020-03-04 05:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454136363 Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454136652 Examine one reason why someone may commit a crime. 3 marks.

     Explain why crimes are committed in society. 4 marks.]]>     2020-03-04 05:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454136652     Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454674828 Describe what is meant by ‘police power’. 2 marks.  

    Explain two powers that police have. 4 marks.]]>     2020-03-04 20:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454674828     Activity jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454674885 Using the resource provided, address the following questions:

    1.  What does arrest mean?
    2. When can someone be arrested?
    3. Can a police officer arrest if they are off duty?
    4. What police powers can be exercised when someone is in custody?
    5. How long can someone be kept in custody?
    6. How can the police execute an arrest warrant?
    ]]>     2020-03-04 20:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454674885     jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454674948 2020-03-04 20:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454674948 Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454720718 Distinguish between a police power and an individual right. 2 marks.

     Explain two rights that an individual is entitled to during a criminal investigation and/or trial. 4 marks.]]>     2020-03-04 22:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454720718     Activity #19 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454720813 Jim is 19 years old and decides to steal an iPOD from a local shop. He is observed by a store detective concealing the item and is apprehended as he leaves the store. He claims that he accidentally took the iPOD and offers to pay for it. Store security refuse and call the police. Jim is interviewed and this is recorded at the police station. Jim has several prior offences for similar offences.
    Some of Jim’s rights are protected by the Victorian Charter of Rights and Responsibilities. Outline four of these rights and link them to this case.
    ]]>     2020-03-04 22:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454720813     Activity #20 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454720883 Do Curphews breach the rights of young people?
    Read the attached information regarding the proposal of introducing a curphew on young people & complete the activities that follow. 
    ]]>     2020-03-04 22:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454720883     Curphews jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454720948 2020-03-04 22:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/454720948 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458753435 2020-03-11 21:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458753435 Activity #17 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458753474 Investigating the Drug Court

    Read the attached information regarding the operation of the Drug Court in Victoria & complete the activities that follow.]]>     2020-03-11 21:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458753474     Drug Court jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458753565 2020-03-11 21:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458753565 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458754294 2020-03-11 21:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458754294 Activity #14 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458754369 Consider the following offences and justify whether they would be considered a summary offence or an indictable offence.


    a. Jessica has been charged with recklessly damaging property worth $1,000
    b. Two brothers have been charged with the murder of their parents
    c. Qui has been charged with kidnapping and raping a young woman
    d. Gina has been found passing forged cheques
    e. Antonio has been charged with stealing 50 computers worth $800 each
    ]]>     2020-03-11 21:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458754369     Activity #15 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458754421 Using the link provided, answer the following questions under the heading ‘Drug Possession’:

    - Define drug possession
    - What is a police caution?
    - What does the prosecution have to prove?
    -  What are your options at court?
    -  What are the possible defences you can raise?
    -  What penalties may be imposed?
    -  What else might happen if you are found guilty?
    -  What is drug trafficking?
    -  What is the penalty for trafficking?
    ]]>     2020-03-11 21:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458754421     jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458754476 2020-03-11 21:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458754476 Activity #21 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458754737 For this task, you will research the impact crime on the community, including victims. 

    Present your information as an infographic.

    Requirements:

    • Definition of victim
    • 3 statistics relating to crimes and/or victims of crimes
    • Different types/categories of victims that exist
    • The types of compensation that victims are entitled to
    • Services available to victims
    • Financial impact (3 factors to consider)
    ]]>     2020-03-11 21:44:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458754737     jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458754806 2020-03-11 21:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458754806 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458754849 2020-03-11 21:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458754849 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458755809 2020-03-11 21:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458755809 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458761348 2020-03-11 22:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/458761348 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475484776 2020-03-25 21:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475484776 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475501574 2020-03-25 22:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475501574 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475501910 2020-03-25 22:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475501910 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475502663 2020-03-25 22:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475502663 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475503207 2020-03-25 22:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475503207 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475508116 2020-03-25 22:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475508116 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475508483 2020-03-25 22:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475508483 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475508681 2020-03-25 22:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475508681 Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475509406 Justify the existence of the Victorian Court hierarchy. 4 marks. 
     
    Distinguish between original and appellate jurisdiction. 2 marks..

    Identify the grounds on which a person convicted of a crime in the County Court can appeal to a higher court. 3 marks. ]]>     2020-03-25 22:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475509406     Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475509514  Outline two reasons why bail might be refused. 2 marks.

     Identify the court that would conduct a committal proceeding and explain the aim of a committal proceeding. 3 marks

     Describe the process of remand. 2 marks.

    Examine the purpose of bail. 2 marks.]]>     2020-03-25 22:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475509514     Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475509833 Describe the nature of the adversary system of trial. 5 marks.

    A group of school students were waiting at a tram stop. One student was celebrating the end of his VCE exams with his friends. A verbal altercation took place between the Year 12 student and a 14-year-old boy. The younger boy insulted one of the girls in the group by using offensive name calling. The Year 12 student responded by calling the boy ‘unibrow’. The boy speared the Year 12 student with the metal tip of his umbrella. Four days later the Year 12 student died as a result of the attack. The boy who was 16 by the time of his trial, pleaded not guilty to murder. He was convicted and sentenced to 12 years in prison. 


    With reference to this case, explain how two aspects of our adversarial system of trial would have been crucial in this case. 4 marks.

    Evaluate the adversary system of trial. 10 marks]]>     2020-03-25 22:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475509833     Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475509936  Distinguish between the adversary system of trial and the inquisitorial system of trial. 4 marks.  

    Outline the role of the judge in the inquisitorial system. 3 marks.]]>     2020-03-25 22:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475509936     Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475510039 Distinguish between the role of a barrister and the role of a solicitor. 2 marks.

    A retrial has been granted to a woman who served three months in jail for stabbing her former lover.  Walker attacked the women and her girlfriend from behind with a knife stabbing both of them and then fleeing.  Walker denied the knife attack, but a County Court jury in Geelong did not believe her and she was sentenced to jail and an 18-month community corrections order.  In ordering a retrial and setting aside her convictions, three Court of Appeal judges ruled County  Court Judge Susan Cohen should have discharged the jury after one of the prosecution witnesses, a former boyfriend; revealed Walker had served time in jail.  The Court of Appeal found the information offered by the witness could have implied Walker had been incarcerated for a nominal duration and had blackened her character.  

    Describe the role of the judge and jury in the case. 4 marks.]]>     2020-03-25 22:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475510039     Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475510145  Outline the role of the criminal jury. 3 marks


     Describe the composition of the criminal jury hearing an indictable offence. 2 marks.

     Explain when a case will heard by a criminal jury. 2 marks.]]>     2020-03-25 22:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475510145     Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475510261 Explain what is meant by the term ‘aggravating’ factor. 2 marks. 

    Explain how a mitigating factor impacts the culpability of an offender. 2 marks.  

    Distinguish between an aggravating factor and a mitigating factor. 4 marks.]]>     2020-03-25 22:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475510261     Practice Questions jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475510391 Describe the term ‘criminal record’. 2 marks.

    Analyse one impact of having a criminal record. 2 marks.  

    Explain how a criminal record can impact an individual’s ability to travel. 2 marks.]]>     2020-03-25 22:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475510391     jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475512543 2020-03-25 22:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475512543 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475513331 2020-03-25 22:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475513331 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475514136 2020-03-25 22:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475514136 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475514547 2020-03-25 22:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475514547 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475515060 2020-03-25 22:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475515060 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475515816 2020-03-25 22:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475515816 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475516427 2020-03-25 22:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475516427 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475516916 2020-03-25 22:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475516916 Convince me jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475520460 On Google Classroom you will each be assigned a case study. 
    Using the knowledge from this subject, create a script that argues the points of why the accused is guilty and what defences you could use. 

    The script should use all legal personnel including:
    • Judge
    • Crown Prosecutor
    • Judges Associate
    • Tipstaff
    • Defence Barrister
    • Solicitors
    • Witnesses
    • Jury
    • Accused
    ]]>     2020-03-25 22:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475520460     Activity jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475535636 Watch this video on jurors]]> 2020-03-25 22:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475535636 Activity - During/after the video answer the following questions. You will also need to do some additional research. jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475538527
  • Explain the process of selecting jurors. 
  • What is the role of the jurors?
  • Who is ineligible or disqualified from participating in jury duty?
  • What reasons can individuals provide to be excused from jury services?
  • Identify 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of jury services in the criminal trials.

    • ]]>     2020-03-25 22:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475538527     Activity jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475550397 You have been asked (being the legal expert that you are) to give a short presentation to a group of Year 8 and 9 students who have been getting themselves into a bit of trouble lately.  The year level coordinators are concerned that their behaviours are escalating and that there is a risk that these students cross the line into becoming involved in illegal activities.  They have asked you to give them a 3 minute presentation on how having a criminal record may impact their lives further down the track. 

    REMOTE LEARNING ALTERNATIVE:
    This will need to be completed using visual aids such as a keynote presentation/powerpoint and you will record yourself giving the presentation to students. 
    • Use statistics/evidence to prove your point.
    ]]>     2020-03-25 23:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475550397     Activity - Guilty- what is the sanction. jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475553042 For each of the following cases, discuss with a partner the appropriate sentence that should be given to the offender.

    REMOTE LEARNING ALTERNATIVE:
    On Google Classroom, there will be a google assignment with a series of cases. You can discuss with others but you will need to write on your own google doc and turn that in.
    Make sure you justify why you believe the offender is innocent or guilty (remembering you need to prove this BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT). ]]>     2020-03-25 23:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475553042     Activity jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475558251 Draw a floor plan of the Victorian Supreme Court – Trial Division. Identify where the following people would be situated:

    -         Judge/Justice
    -         Prosecution
    -         Defence
    -         Public gallery
    -         Witness

     
    Make notes on the role or responsibilities of each of these individuals. 

    REMOTE LEARNING ALTERNATIVE:
    You will need to find an image of a court room - with or without people in it and explain (or draw on the image from your device) to show me where this individuals (from above) would be located within the court room. 

    ]]>     2020-03-25 23:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475558251     Activity jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475563716 Using the resource provided below, make notes under the following headings:

    Under the ‘About Us’ section:
    • The Coroner’s Court (description)
    • The coroner’s responsibility
    • The relevant legislation

    Under ‘In the Courtroom’:
    • Inquests (3 points)
    • Interested parties (who are they)
      • Findings
      • Recommendations
      • Legal representation there?) 

    Under ‘Orders and Rulings’:
    • What are the orders and rulings that can be made?
    ]]>     2020-03-25 23:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475563716     jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475569664 2020-03-25 23:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475569664 jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475570133 Listen to this case and summarise it as you go. ]]> 2020-03-25 23:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475570133 Activity jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475572755 Watch the YouTube clip provided and take note under ‘Evaluation of the Adversary System’.]]> 2020-03-25 23:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475572755 Adversary System Clip jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475573843 2020-03-25 23:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475573843 Activity jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475574857  Read the article ‘man absconds while on bail and answer the following questions:

    1. What is the alternative to bail?
    2. At what stage/s of the criminal process can bail be applied?
    3. Why was Mokbel granted bail between 2002 and 2006?
    4. What conditions could be imposed on someone who is granted bail?
    5. What is a bail surety? Use an example from the case to illustrate your answer.
    6. What will a court do when a person absconds while on bail?
    7. Why were Mokbel’s assets frozen and sold?
    8. Is it possible for Mokbel to launch a further appeal? Explain 
    ]]>     2020-03-25 23:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475574857     Activity jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475575964 Josh has been charged with robbery. He has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment but wants to appeal his sentence because he thinks he should have received a shorter prison term or another form of punishment altogether. He is confused about why he has been charged with robbery and not theft because he says that all he did was grab a woman’s arm before taking her recently purchased jewellery. He has come to you for advice.

    Justify the court that would have heard Josh’s trial. Identify the court which he can appeal his sentence. 3 marks. 
    ]]>     2020-03-25 23:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475575964     Activity jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475576055 A retrial has been granted to a woman who served three months in jail for stabbing her former lover. Walker attacked the women and her girlfriend from behind with a knife stabbing both of them and then fleeing. Walker denied the knife attack, but a County Court jury in Geelong did not believe her and she was sentenced to jail and an 18-month community corrections order. In ordering a retrial and setting aside her convictions, three Court of Appeal judges ruled County Court Judge Susan Cohen should have discharged the jury after one of the prosecution witnesses, a former boyfriend; revealed Walker had served time in jail. The Court of Appeal found the information offered by the witness could have implied Walker had been incarcerated for a nominal duration and had blackened her character.

    Outline the criminal original and appellate jurisdiction of the courts mentioned in the above article. 4 marks.

    ]]>     2020-03-25 23:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475576055     Watch this jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475581324 Did he appeal?
    Why? Why not?
    What does this mean for his criminal record?

    ]]>     2020-03-25 23:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475581324     Tony Mokbels - Lawyer X story jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475586438 2020-03-26 00:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475586438 Outline and justify the steps of what happens prior to a trial: jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475587971 I will provide you each with a case study. 
    You are to look at your notes and then justify what would occur prior to that case's trial.

    e.g. ]]>     2020-03-26 00:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475587971     jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475620848 2020-03-26 01:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/475620848 Activity jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/521980050 Use the task sheet below to place the explanations listed into the table for their relevant system and feature.  

    ]]>     2020-04-22 05:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/521980050     Activity jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/521980567 Find an example of a criminal case in Australia (Article). For this case explain the 5 key features of the adversary system. 
    Provide a parallel explanation of the 5 key features in this case for the inquisitorial system.

    After examining each system explain the main differences between them. 
    ]]>     2020-04-22 05:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/521980567     Activity jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/521981016 Using the resource below, make your way around the old Magistrates Court Melbourne. 
    Click on each key personnel to learn about their role in the court. 

    Create a courtroom drama:
    Write a brief script which displays the different roles of the key personnel in a criminal trial. ]]>     2020-04-22 05:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/521981016     Activity jessfoley95 https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/521981844 You will be assigned a case. For this case you must explain any mitigating and aggravating factors present which the judge may take into account when sentencing the accused. ]]> 2020-04-22 05:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jessfoley95/lawandorder/wish/521981844