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Crime

LEG-CR is worth about 30 marks out of 100 in recent HSC Legal Studies papers. Practise 65 exam-style questions (multiple choice, short answer) with instant marking and a worked solution for every question.

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Topic notes

The nature of crime, police investigation, the trial process, sentencing, young offenders and international crime, with current NSW law (as at 2026) and how to plan the 15-mark extended response.

  1. 1What you need to know
  2. 2The nature of crime
  3. 3The criminal investigation process
  4. 4The criminal trial process
  5. 5Sentencing and punishment
  6. 6Young offenders
  7. 7International crime
  8. 8Common mistakes
  9. 9Exam tips
  10. 10Links to other topics
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Example questions

Example 1 · 1 mark · multiple choice

In criminal law, what is the _actus reus_ of an offence?

  1. AThe maximum penalty parliament has set for the offence
  2. BThe guilty mind or intention of the accused at the time of the offence
  3. CThe physical act or omission that makes up the crime
  4. DThe harm suffered by the victim of the crime

Example 2 · 1 mark · multiple choice

A café owner is charged with a strict liability offence of selling food that does not meet a labelling standard. What does strict liability mean for the owner?

  1. AThe owner must prove the food met the standard, because the burden of proof shifts to the accused
  2. BThe prosecution must prove the owner knew the labels were wrong and sold the food anyway
  3. CIntention need not be proved, and no defence of honest and reasonable mistake is available
  4. DIntention need not be proved, but an honest and reasonable mistake of fact may still be a defence

Example 3 · 1 mark · multiple choice

Which statement best describes regulatory offences?

  1. AThey are mostly serious indictable offences, usually tried before a jury
  2. BThey mostly require proof of intention, so they are rarely prosecuted
  3. CThey are mostly international offences, enforced by the International Criminal Court
  4. DThey are mostly strict liability offences, often enforced through penalty notices

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