Answer to Question #313965 in Law for sez

Question

In 2007, George Leslie Williams plead guilty to one count of trafficking less than a commercial quantity of methamphetamine between 11 December 2002 and 27 July 2004. This case was heard in the Supreme Court of Victoria and was presided over by Judge King J. Judge King J sentenced Williams to 4 ½ years imprisonment with a minimum of 20 months before becoming eligible for parole. He served his term of imprisonment at Barwon Prison.        

 

Based on the case study above, describe the role, function and responsibility of the following parties involved in a criminal matter: 

 

1. Victoria Police
2. Victorian courts (in your response, discuss the role of the Judge, Supreme Court of Victoria, prosecution and defense)
3. Corrections Victoria.