Appeals From Mc Flashcards
1
Q
Crown court defence
A
If guilty =only appeal against sentence
If not guilty = appeal against conviction and sentence
Reheard by a judge and 2 magistrates
2
Q
Administrative court defence and prosecution
A
Appeal may be direct from magistrate court or an appeal from crown court.
Available against conviction or acquital on a point of law
Appeal heard by 2 high court judge
3
Q
Supreme court defence prosecution
A
They can only appeal if it involves a point of law of general public importance.
Leave to appeal can be granted by QBD or SC
