In a Legal Context, 'Prosecution' Means

question 63

Multiple Choice

In a legal context, 'prosecution' means:

• A)The filing of a claim and statement of claim in the court registry in order to commence civil proceedings.
• B)The process whereby a person suspected of wrongdoing is arrested and charged with a crime.
• C)Legal proceedings brought by the Commissioner for Police seeking to establish the guilt of a person charged with a crime.
• D)Legal proceedings brought by the State seeking to establish the guilt of a person charged with a crime.

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Definitions:

Fallacy

A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.

Chicken Casserole

A baked dish composed primarily of chicken, vegetables, a type of starch, and a binding ingredient such as cream or cheese.

Sick

A state of physical or mental ill health.

False Alternative

The fallacy of excluding relevant possibilities without justification.