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    This document outlines the key stages in a criminal case process from commission of a crime through to sentencing. It discusses [1] investigation after a crime is committed, [2] arrest if there are reasonable grounds to suspect someone, [3] arraignment where formal charges are laid out and a plea is entered, [4] bail or remand while awaiting trial, [5] pre-trial hearings, [6] jury empanelment to determine guilt or innocence, [7] trial where arguments and evidence are presented, [8] custody if convicted until sentencing, and [9] sentencing once convicted to determine punishment.

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    This document outlines the key stages in a criminal case process from commission of a crime through to sentencing. It discusses [1] investigation after a crime is committed, [2] arrest if there are reasonable grounds to suspect someone, [3] arraignment where formal charges are laid out and a plea is entered, [4] bail or remand while awaiting trial, [5] pre-trial hearings, [6] jury empanelment to determine guilt or innocence, [7] trial where arguments and evidence are presented, [8] custody if convicted until sentencing, and [9] sentencing once convicted to determine punishment.

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    COWARD PUNCH – ON TRIAL

    PART A: From Commission to Sentencing

    Video link (Victoria Supreme Court): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9M6zLjC46s (13


    minutes)

    1. What legal terms haven’t you heard before?

    2. What are the stages in the process from the incident occurring through to
    sentencing?

    3. What kinds of obligations do jurors have?

    4. Under what circumstances can a juror be excused?

    5. With whom does the burden of proof rest in criminal cases?

    6. Who questions witnesses first in a criminal trial?

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    7. Read the following:

    Below are the key stages of dealing with a criminal act from the crime being committed to an
    offender being convicted and sentenced. This does not include each individual process but
    should give you an idea of what occurs when.

    1. Commission
    A crime is committed.
    2. Investigation
    If the culprit is not immediately apprehended, an investigation will be launched.This will involve the
    police and criminal investigators/experts funded by the state in which the offence occurred.
    3. Arrest
    If there are reasonable grounds to suspect someone has committed a crime, they will be read their
    rights (such as the right to silence and protection from self-incrimination) and questioned by police
    (which they may or may not participate in). Usually, suspects (that is people that have been accused
    but not found guilty of a crime) will enlist legal counsel (that is, lawyers to advise them). It is at this
    time that a suspect will be held in custody.
    4. Arraignment
    A hearing where a suspect is formally charged with a crime(s) and the charges against them are laid
    out. In response, a suspect will enter a plea (guilty/not guilty/no contest). If a suspect pleads guilty,
    they will proceed to sentencing.
    5. Bail/remand
    Whilst a person charged with a crime is awaiting trial they will either be released on bail (that is, not
    have to wait in prison provided certain conditions are met) or held in remand (that is, they will wait in
    jail until the time of their trial).
    6. Pre-trial hearings
    Before a trial commences several hearings may occur such as: discovery (where lawyers on both
    sides exchange documents)
    7. Jury empanelment
    Most criminal trials will involve a jury. This means that ordinary citizens (provided they’re not lawfully
    excluded/ineligible and are of voting age) will listen to the evidence and determine a verdict (that is, a
    finding of guilty or not guilty based on the facts). The process of jury empanelment is critical to filtering
    out bias and ensuring that any jury represents a cross-section of the community.
    8. Trial
    The prosecution (lawyers who represent the state) and the defence (lawyers who represent the
    accused person) present arguments and evidence and question witnesses to advocate for the
    interests of their ‘side’ (i.e. the prosecution is aiming to achieve a just outcome for the victim(s) whilst
    the defence is generally looking for the most lenient outcome for their client, usually an acquittal (that
    is, a finding of not guilty)).
    9. Custody
    Once an accused has been convicted, they will remain in custody (that is, jail) until their sentencing
    hearing.
    10. Sentencing
    Once someone is convicted of a crime, they will be served with a punishment (i.e. a fine, prison
    sentence, etc.) proportionate to the crime they have committed.

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    PART B: Timeline of a Criminal Matter

    Plot the keywords below in chronological order of a criminal arrest / trial:

    BEGINNING

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    END

    PART C: People in a Courtoom

    Write definitions for each of these terms:

    You can refer to this document for help:


    victorialawfoundation.org.au/sites/default/files/resources/Legal-
    glossary.pdf

    PERSON ROLES
    Judge

    Judge’s Associate

    Orderly

    Defence

    Prosecution / Plaintiff

    Accused

    Expert Witnesses

    Character Witnesses

    Jury

    Public Gallery

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