Peter, while under the influence of drugs, has caused the death of another person - HSC - SSCE Legal Studies - Question 10 - 2014 - Paper 1

In this case, Peter is charged with murder, which is a serious criminal offense. The first court that typically hears such charges is the Local Court, where preliminary hearings and arrangements are made. Drug Court is specifically for drug-related offenses and would not apply to murder charges. The Supreme Court deals with appeals and more serious cases, while the Coroner's Court handles inquests into deaths rather than criminal trials. Therefore, the correct answer is (B) Local Court.