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wasabi:

--- Quote from: J_Rho on May 01, 2020, 10:52:42 am ---How do plea negotiations and sentence indications uphold the principles of justice?

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Plea negotiations and sentence indications can help to uphold the principles of justice by:
- reducing delays in the justice system, if a guilty plea is achieved (improving access)
- if a guilty plea is achieved, it avoids trial which lets victims avoid the stress from a trial, making it easier for them (improving fairness and access for the victims)
- offenders may plead guilty even if a conviction at trial is unlikely, especially in high profile crimes (improving fairness for society)
-  can also achieve equality as everyone has the same process

They can also hinder the poj, as:
- an offender may plead guilty when they are not if they receive a non-custodial sentence indication, out of fear of going to trial and receiving a custodial sentence (hinders fairness)
- victims may feel as though their views weren't taken as much into account as they would be in a normal trial (hinders fairness and access)

Lmk if any of that was unclear/if you need more info lol

hmv19:

--- Quote from: J_Rho on April 14, 2020, 12:03:31 pm ---Can anyone explain totality to me?? The Edrolo chick only explained proportionality
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The sentencing principle of totality entails the concept in which an aggregate sentence must correlate with and be appropriate for the overall offending behaviour. For example, a person charged with aggravated armed robbery and burglary in the Magistrates' Court may be given a four-year custodial sentence. The MC can only sentence an individual to a maximum of five years' imprisonment for multiple offences and a maximum of two years' imprisonment for each individual charge.

Hope this helps :)

Bailey_Rapp:
Hi, I'm a year 11 currently doing Unit 3&4 legal and I need help currently I've got my S but I'm not doing so well does anyone have any advice? I really struggle at answering questions over four marks. Any good resources anyone can recommend?? I'd really appreciate it. Good luck to everyone else doing VCE especially the year 12's

J_Rho:

--- Quote from: Bailey_Rapp on May 31, 2020, 04:28:22 pm ---Hi, I'm a year 11 currently doing Unit 3&4 legal and I need help currently I've got my S but I'm not doing so well does anyone have any advice? I really struggle at answering questions over four marks. Any good resources anyone can recommend?? I'd really appreciate it. Good luck to everyone else doing VCE especially the year 12's

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If your issue is with the content I would recommend Anki or Memrise, both of which use spaced repetition. This will help in memorising content however if you know the content but struggle w/ how to answer questions then this might be useful.
Here's some advice I was given by a past student relating to different task words, now this isn't foolproof but its a general guide to help you make sure you are hitting the key points (ie. answer, explanation, link to stimulus material, pros/cons etc) for the different types of task words:

Outline, describe, explain, identify
Will be 2-3 mark questions
Looking for:
One sentence answer to the question
Explanation
Minimum 2 sentences

1 point: definition/answer the question
½ point: explanation
½ points: use of stimulus material (if applicable)
Discuss
Can be 4-6 mark questions
Looking for:
Definition/answer the question (possibly asking about 2 key concepts)
Explanation
Advantages and disadvantages (Must explore the pros and cons of the question)

1 point: definition/answer the question
2 points: advantages x2
2 points: disadvantages x2
1 point: using the stimulus material
Distinguish
Will be a 4-6 mark question
Similar to discuss
About comparing 2 different concepts
Looking for:
Key concept number 1
Key concept number 2
Comparative language (in contrast, conversely, on the other hand, similarly)
Use of stimulus material

1 point: concept 1
1 point: concept 2
(distinguish between 2 different characteristics)
1 point: link the two with comparative language
1 point: use of stimulus material
(of it is a 6 mark question it mean you have to distinguish between 3 different characteristics)
Discuss
Can also be a 10 mark question
Requires more detail, a longer answer and more points
At least 3 points for, 3 points against and detailed explanation
Evaluate
Similar to discuss
Very similar to an essay like structure
Looking for:
Introduction: give an answer the the question, like a contention in English
3-4 points for advantageous
3-4 points for disadvantages (if you only do 2 for each you looking for a max 8/10
MUST END IN ULTIMATELY!!!
The difference between ‘discuss’ and ‘evaluate’ is that ‘evaluate’ requires a conclusion. Use ultimately as the beginning of your conclusion
You must come to a verdict (like a judge!)
 
1 point: answer the question
3 point: 3-4 advantages
3 points: 3-4 disadvantages
1 point: a conclusion
1 point: use of stimulus material
1 point: for a question this long, it will be a combination of structure, flow of your writing or the detail of your explanations
to what extent’(these questions usually have a second task word)
When answering a ‘to what extent question’ it is as simple as answering:   
To a significant/minimal/medium extent…
Of course, you need to follow up with answering question as well

Hopefully, this made sense?

datdoe9:
How are you all faring with time management in your exams? I feel that time management is going to be most important this year in the exam, even over content fluency ( mainly because everyone would be relatively comfortable with their knowledge of the textbook - it will more so be who can finish in time)

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