Criminal Justice an Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is common law?
A
The law that has been created over the centuries by judicial decisions and not by legislation from parliament
2
Q
What is statue law?
A
Law enable by acts in parliament through legislation
3
Q
What types of courts are there?
A
Youth
Magistrates
Crown
Appeal
Supreme
Coroners
Family
High court
Admiralty
County
Small claims
Clerical
Military
4
Q
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
5
Q
What are the court disposals once a defendant has been found guilty?
A
Community orders
Fines
Custodial sentences
