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Summary offence |
Minor offences heard exclusively in a magistrates court. - eg traffic offences, jaywalking |
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Indictable offences |
Serious offences, can be heard in the county or Supreme Court -eg murder, treason, assault |
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Standard of Proof In a criminal case |
The level of certainty in which a jury must be sure the accused is guilty. In criminal cases, the standard of proof is BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT |
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Burden of Proof |
- Rest with the party who initiates the action - it is the responsibility of the party to prove the accused is guilty - In criminal cases, the burden of Proof rests with the PROSECUTION |