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What is the maximum period of imprisonment a district court can impose?
What is the maximum period of imprisonment a district court can impose?
- 15 years
- 5 years
- 3 years (correct)
- 10 years
Which court has sentencing jurisdiction for imposition of life imprisonment?
Which court has sentencing jurisdiction for imposition of life imprisonment?
- Magistrates' court
- Supreme Court of Appeal
- Constitutional Court
- Regional court (correct)
According to the Constitution, which court is the apex court in South Africa?
According to the Constitution, which court is the apex court in South Africa?
- Regional court
- Constitutional Court (correct)
- Supreme Court of Appeal
- High Court
What type of cases can the Constitutional Court hear?
What type of cases can the Constitutional Court hear?
Which court can try all offences except treason in a summary trial?
Which court can try all offences except treason in a summary trial?
What is the maximum fine amount a regional court can impose?
What is the maximum fine amount a regional court can impose?
What is the key difference between a summary trial and a preparatory examination?
What is the key difference between a summary trial and a preparatory examination?
What happens to the evidence heard in a preparatory examination?
What happens to the evidence heard in a preparatory examination?
Why has the preparatory examination largely fallen into disuse?
Why has the preparatory examination largely fallen into disuse?
When is a preparatory examination still utilized?
When is a preparatory examination still utilized?
What type of offences are presently tried by way of summary trial procedures in a district or regional court?
What type of offences are presently tried by way of summary trial procedures in a district or regional court?
What role does a magistrate play in an extradition inquiry according to the Extradition Act?
What role does a magistrate play in an extradition inquiry according to the Extradition Act?
