Course Overview
Understanding the law of evidence is key to constructing a robust case for your client.
In a criminal proceeding, the rules of evidence govern what is admissible or inadmissible in a trial and the procedures that must be followed in obtaining evidence, including:
- how suspects are interviewed
- the way searches are conducted, and
- how forensic evidence is stored and analysed.
The rules also cover how witnesses are questioned during examination-in-chief and cross-examination.
In this course, you’ll learn about hearsay, opinion evidence, relevance, privilege and more.
At the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Apply the proof-making model to a set of facts
- Distinguish between the three types of burden of proof
- Identify admissible and inadmissible evidence
- Summarise the circumstances in which an exclusionary rule may apply
Course Structure
- Getting started
- Receiving instructions
- Commencing proceedings
- Drafting and affirming the affidavit of the executor
- Filing the application for grant of probate
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FAQs
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD category of:
- Professional skills
With our online on-demand interactive courses, you can learn when and where it suits you. We’ve designed each course to provide both education and enjoyment.
Each course offers a mix of engaging exercises, where you’ll gain access to:
- Interactive activities to challenge your understanding and put your knowledge to the test. You’ll also enjoy engaging exercises, such as flip cards, quizzes and drafting activities.
- Clearly identified outcomes so you know precisely what you’ll learn – and the skills you’ll gain. You’ll also be able to track your development and focus on key improvement areas.
- Extended course access so you can reference the material as you need – or revisit it should life get in the way.
- Feedback and template answers so you can refine your skills, grow your knowledge and gain fresh insights.
Access each module on the College’s learning portal. When you buy a single, you’ll have 24/7 unlimited access for 12-months from the date of purchase.
Does this educational activity extend your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development?
If so, and you’re not a WA practitioner, you should claim 1 unit for each hour of participation, not including breaks.
Please check your local CPD rules for any caps on activity types, such as the private study of non-interactive audio/visual materials. You are responsible for keeping your own CPD records and complying with your local CPD rules.
No. Western Australian practitioners who complete our on-demand courses are currently unable to claim CPD points.
However, you may earn CPD points by attending select live CPD events or by completing select CPD Interactive modules.