want2beSMART said:
hey joe, what was the question or instructions for this assessment?
here u go want2beSMART
RESEARCH TASK (1,000 to 1,500 words)
1. Choose a criminal case that has occurred in NSW within the past 10 years. It must be an indictable offence. The cases should raise issues concerning effectiveness and efficiency of the criminal justice system in achieving justice.
2. Compulsory review of the Sef Gonzalezs case. Regina v Gonzales (2004) NSWSC 822 . See attached court transcript
3. Research the case using a variety of sources (see resource list below).
4. You are to write a REPORT that should include, where applicable:
· Facts: Briefly state the facts of the non compulsory case. (Do not spend too much time on this section)
· Parties involved in your chosen case.
· Jurisdiction i.e. original, appellate, court etc in your chosen case.
· Defences used by the accused in both cases. Explain the reasoning for using this defence.
· Analyse of the outcome of both trials.
· Discuss the sentencing or sanctions given and the objective the judge was trying to achieve in both cases. Both trials
· Evaluate the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in achieving justice in both of these cases. (Spend most of your time on this part approx 800 words)
5. Include a bibliography (not included in word limit)
6. A word limit applies to this research task. Your report must be at least 1,200 words long BUT must not exceed 2,000 words.