Criminal courts and appeals- Paper 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of criminal courts
A
- Crown
- Magistrates
2
Q
3 types of offences
A
- Summary
- Triable either way
- Indictable
3
Q
What court is a summary offence heard in
A
Magistrates
4
Q
What court is a triable either way held in
A
Magistrates or crown
5
Q
What court is an indictable offence heard in
A
Crown
6
Q
What happens if D pleads guilty to a summary offence
A
-Magistrates will sentence (max 6months)
-Magisrates can refer to crown court if they feel their sentence isn’t enough
7
Q
What happens if D pleads not guilty to a summary offence
A
-Magistrates set a trial date and consider bail
-Magistrates will hear evidence and decide verdict at trial
8
Q
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