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Michael travels by public transport to his office in the city - HSC - SSCE Legal Studies - Question 3 - 2015 - Paper 1
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Michael travels by public transport to his office in the city. He has been caught travelling without a valid ticket. What types of offences have been committed by M... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Michael travels by public transport to his office in the city - HSC - SSCE Legal Studies - Question 3 - 2015 - Paper 1
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What types of offences have been committed by Michael?
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In this scenario, Michael has committed an offence by travelling without a valid ticket on public transport, which can be classified under certain legal categories.
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Summary Offence: This type of offence is generally more minor and is typically handled in a lower court. Travelling without a valid ticket falls under this category as it is a common regulatory violation.
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Strict Liability: In strict liability offences, the prosecution does not need to prove intent; it is sufficient to show that the act occurred. When Michael travelled without a valid ticket, it does not require proof that he intended to violate the law.
Given these classifications, the correct answer is (B) Summary and strict liability.