Criminal Procedure and Sentencing

Course aim

The aim of this course is to introduce students to criminal procedure and to develop advocacy skills.

Course content

1. Bail
2. Arrest
3. Search and Seizure
4. Professional Roles: Prosecutorial discretion, Roles of defence and prosecution
5. Magistrates Court and Summary Procedure
6. The Higher Courts and Trial on Indictment
7. Abuse of Process
8. Law of Sentencing
9. Principles of Sentencing and Theoretical Considerations
10. Mental Health and Fair Trial
11. Diversion Courts/Alternative Approaches to Dealing with Criminal Conduct

12. Appeals.

Textbook(s)

Legal Services Commission of South Australia 2011, Duty Solicitor Handbook: A Practical Guide to Duty Solicitor Work in South Australia, 4th ed, Legal Services Commission, Adelaide

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hour x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Advocacy exercise, Essay, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.