Where is the first hearing
The Magistrates Court
What plea does Barry give
he please not guilty
What happens if the plea is not guilty
a. Magistrates will discuss whether the trial will take place in magistrates or crown court
What is the Key Test
This is where D’s previous convictions are outlined and the case facts
Where can the trial go in this case
It can go to either the crown court or magistrates however maximum sentence for Affray 3 years and magistrates only have 6 months
Depend on the seriousness