Criminal Law in New South Wales
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Victimless crimes have identifiable victims.

False (B)

In New South Wales, a perpetrator can face a mandatory minimum of 8 years for a crime committed while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

True (A)

Offences against the person include property offences.

False (B)

Economic offences can include acts like white-collar crime and computer offences.

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Driving offences are typically processed through the use of court appearances only.

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Changes in technology can lead to new categories of crimes, such as computer hacking.

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The Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) consists of only three main types of offences.

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Social attitudes can influence what behaviours are criminalised in a society.

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Victimless Crime

A crime where no specific victim can be identified or harmed directly.

Criminalised Behaviour

Actions deemed harmful to society and prohibited by law.

Offences Against the Person

Crimes involving harm or injury to an individual.

Offences Against Sovereign

Crimes against the state or head of state.

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Economic Offences

Crimes involving the loss of property or money.

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Drug Offences

Crimes related to prohibited drugs, including trafficking, possession, and use.

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Driving Offences

Crimes related to breaking traffic laws (e.g., speeding).

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Factors Affecting Crime

The components that influence what a society considers a crime (e.g., history, social attitudes, technology).

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