Types of Criminal Offences Flashcards

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Summary Offences

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Least serious
Criminal damage / shoplifting
Magistrates

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Triable either way

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Middle range
Cover many that can be minor or serious
Theft, assault causing ABH
Either magistrates or crown

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Choosing for triable

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Defendant pleads guilty or not guilty
Guilty: sentencing heard in magistrates
Can be passed up if outside magistrates sentencing power
Not guilty: mode of trial hearing

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Indictable

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most serious
Murder, manslaughter
Magistrates deal with legal representation and bail decidings
All indictable then trialed and sentenced in crown

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