Crown Court Or Magisytrates Flashcards
Where are trial slow
Crown court as delay so d could be kept on remand, delay causes stress
However time in cc has been reduced
1/2 not guilt peas heard within 16 after being sent
If d has been held on remand and is found guilty what can happen
The time spent in remand can be deducted from sentence, conditions in remand better than in prison
A delay could potentially lead to the case being dropped why
Lack of evidence
Where is d more likely to get legal aid
The crown court but lawyers are more used so more expensive
What might d have to pay for in the crown court which he wouldn’t in the magistrates
Lawyers and may be ordered to pay prosecution costs
Where is there greater publicly
Crown court
Where is sentencing powers greater
Crown court
Acquittal rates higher in crown court
Trial by jury 60% acquitted compared 20%
What is the sentencing powers of a magistrate
Max 6 months in prison or 12 months for 2 or more either way offences
What is the maximum magistrates fines
Max £5000 individual and £20,000 business
