Criminal Justice an Introduction Flashcards

1
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What is common law?

A

The law that has been created over the centuries by judicial decisions and not by legislation from parliament

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2
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What is statue law?

A

Law enable by acts in parliament through legislation

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3
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What types of courts are there?

A

Youth

Magistrates

Crown

Appeal

Supreme

Coroners

Family

High court

Admiralty

County

Small claims

Clerical

Military

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4
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What are the categories of offences?

A

Summary only - can only be tried in magistrates court

Either way - can be in either magistrates or crown

Indictable only - crown court

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5
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What are the court disposals once a defendant has been found guilty?

A

Community orders
Fines
Custodial sentences

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