Classification of offences Flashcards
What are the three categories of offences?
.summary
.tew
.indictable
Where are summary offences heard?
magistrates
Where are tew offences heard?
either magistrates or crown court
Where are indictable offences heard?
The crown court
What kind of offences are summary?
.assault
.battery
.speeding
.shoplifting
What kind of offences are tew?
.ABH
.GBH
.theft
How is it decided where a tew offence will be heard?
Depends on whether D pleads guilty or not guilty
Where is a tew offence heard if D pleads guilty?
magistrates
Where is a tew offence heard if D pleads not guilty?
Crown court with jury
Max fine for summary?
£5000
Max sentence for summary?
6 months custodial sentence
Max fine for indictable?
unlimited
Max sentence for indictable?
Mandatory life
What happens before a tew offence is heard to decide the route of the court?
a plea before venue and mode of trial
