Legal Quiz Answering Guide

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In criminal cases, the burden of proof lies with the prosecutor, who must prove the accuseds guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The criminal justice system in England and Wales operates under an adversarial system. Custody refers to being held at a police station for questioning. A summons compels the accused to appear in court. Disclosure requires the prosecution to share all evidence with the defense. Hit and run involves leaving an accident scene without providing details. A suspended sentence is conditional on not reoffending. Damages are not a criminal sanction. Post-release bail conditions apply after serving part of a sentence. In France, an intervening third party seeks indemnification for losses. The right to remain silent differs between France and the UK. A lawyer on duty assists those unable to afford legal services during police questioning.

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Who is the burden of proof on in a criminal case ? Question 1Réponse a. The accused b. The Prosecutor c. The Jury d. The judge e. The victim
The correct answer is:
b. The Prosecutor
The criminal justice system of England and Wales operates within which system of justice ? Question 6Réponse a. An equitable system of justice b. An adversarial system of justice c. A mixture of an inquisitorial, adversarial and equitable system of justice d. An inquisitorial system of justice
The correct answer is:
b. An adversarial system of justice
In the context of Criminal law, the term “custody” refers to : Question 7Réponse a. The fact of serving a prison sentence after being found guilty of a crime b. The fat of being stopped, frisked and searched by the Police before being taken to police station c. The fact of being in detained jail until your trial takes place because you represent a high risk of reoffending or perverting the course of the investigation d. The fact of being charged with a criminal offence by the police e. The fact of being held at the police station against your will in order to be questioned
The correct answer is:
e. The fact of being held at the police station against your will in order to be questioned
A summons is the document used : Question 8Réponse a. To compel someone convicted of a crime to serve his/her sentence b. To compel a witness to testify in front of a criminal court c. To compel the accused to appear in court in order to stand for trial d. To compel the police to submit their case to the defence lawyer assisting a suspect in custody
The correct answer is:
c. To compel the accused to appear in court in order to stand for trial
The standard of proof that must be satisfied by the Prosecution in a criminal case is : Question 9Réponse a. To prove on the balance of probabilities that the accused is responsible for the loss sustained by the victim because of the infraction of the infraction committed b. To prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused is responsible for the loss sustained by the victim because of the infraction committed c. To prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty of the infraction committed d. To prove on the balance of probabilities that the accused is guilty of the infraction committed
The correct answer is:
c. To prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty of the infraction committed
A claimant wants to bring a claim against a defendant, seeking damages for the loss sustained following an offence committed by the said defendant. Which of the following statements best describes the burden of proof, if any, which the court will apply in deciding the issue ? Question 10Réponse a. The burden of proof is on the claimant to prove his/her allegations on the balance of probabilities b. The burden of proof is on the claimant to prove his/her allegations beyond reasonable doubt c. The burden of proof is on the defendant to disprove the claimant’s allegation beyond reasonable doubt d. The burden of proof is on the defendant to disprove the claimant’s allegation on the balance of probabilities
The correct answer is:
a. The burden of proof is on the claimant to prove his/her allegations on the balance of probabilities
In the context of Criminal Law, the notion of “disclosure” : Question 11Réponse a. Refers to the obligation placed on the prosecution to make available to the defence every single evidence it has in its possession, even if it undermines the prosecution’s case b. Refers to the obligation placed on the prosecution and defence to make available to the other party every single evidence they have in their possession, even if it undermines their respective cases c. Refers to the obligation for the prosecution to make available to the defence only the evidence that will be used in court d. Refers to the obligation for the defence to make available to the prosecution every single evidence it has in its possession, even if it undermines the case for the defence
The correct answer is:
a. Refers to the obligation placed on the prosecution to make available to the defence every single evidence it has in its possession, even if it undermines the prosecution’s case.
Hit and run is : Question 12Réponse a. The fact of intentionally or recklessly inflicting violence on another person or make that person think that he/she is about to be attacked b. The fact for the driver responsible for a road traffic accident to drive away from the scene without stopping or providing their contact or insurance details c. The fact of stealing property by using force or threat d. The fact of resisting arrest
The correct answer is:
b. The fact for the driver responsible for a road traffic accident to drive away from the scene without stopping or providing their contact or insurance details
The notion of “suspended sentence” : Question 13Réponse a. Refers to the fact that the accused is presumed innocent until found guilty b. Refers to the fact that someone is given a sentence but will not serve it unless he/she reoffends within a determined period of time c. Refers to the fact that a sentence can be more severe when the convict is a reoffender d. Refers to the fact that the proceedings must be interrupted because a new element arose that made it necessary to suspend the course of the trial
The correct answer is:
b. Refers to the fact that someone is given a sentence but will not serve it unless he/she reoffends within a determined period of time.
Which of the following is not a potential sanction for a Criminal Law violation ? Question 14Réponse a. Community work b. Confiscation c. Driving disqualification d. Fines e. Damages
The correct answer is: e. Damages
Samantha breaks into a home and once inside, gets cornered by the family dog, a huge Rottweiler. When Amy, the homeowner, gets home and sees what her dog has in its possession, she calls the police who arrest the suspect. Based on these facts, Samantha could be charged with : Question 15Réponse a. Burglary b. Theft c. Nothing, as because of the dog she could not steal anything and therefore did not commit any crime d. Attempted theft e. Attempted robbery f. Attempted burglary g. Robbery
The correct answer is:
a. Burglary
The notion of “post-release bail conditions” refer to : Question 16Réponse a. The conditions that must be complied with by a suspected offender after he/she has been released after the end of police custody and not go to pre-trial detention until the date of his/her trial b. The conditions that must be complied with by a convicted offender before he/she can be released after serving a part of his/her jail sentence c. The conditions that must be complied with by a suspected offender before he/she can be released after the end of police custody and not go to pre-trial detention until the date of his/her trial d. The conditions that must be complied with by a convicted offender after he/she has been released after serving a part of his/her jail sentence
The correct answer is:
d. The conditions that must be complied with by a convicted offender after he/she has been released after serving a part of his/her jail sentence
Which of the following is not a “post-release bail condition” : Question 17Réponse a. To report to the police station several times a week b. To not get in touch with a number of people such as the victim, the witnesses, an accomplice, etc… c. To undergo medical treatment to cure an addiction that caused you to commit offences d. To be subject to house arrest e. To be subject to curfew f. To surrender your passport to the police or the relevant legal authority
The correct answer is:
c. To undergo medical treatment to cure an addiction that caused you to commit offences
In France, an intervening third party is : Question 18Réponse a. A witness that wants to testify voluntarily before a criminal Court b. A Police Officer summoned to attend Court to describe and explain the investigation made by the Police when it is highly technical c. A scientist taking part in a criminal investigation to help the Police obtain forensic evidence d. A party that wants to obtain an indemnification from an offender by reason of the loss sustained because of an infraction committed by the said offender
The correct answer is:
d. A party that wants to obtain an indemnification from an offender by reason of the loss sustained because of an infraction committed by the said offender.
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Which of the following rights of a suspect in custody is substantially different in France and in the UK in terms of scope ? Question 19Réponse a. Right to be assisted by an interpreter b. Right to be examined by a doctor c. Right to remain silent to not incriminate himself/herself d. Right to be informed of the charges against him/her e. Right to be assisted by a lawyer
The correct answer is:
c. Right to remain silent to not incriminate himself/herself
When someone does not have the financial means to pay for the services of a lawyer during police questioning at the police station, he/she will have the possibility to ask for the assistance of : Question 20Réponse a. A lawyer in office b. A paralegal c. A lawyer on duty d. An in-house lawyer
The correct answer is:
c. A lawyer on duty