Types of Criminal Offences

Question 1

Summary Offences

Answer 1

Least serious
Criminal damage / shoplifting
Magistrates

Question 2

Triable either way

Answer 2

Middle range
Cover many that can be minor or serious
Theft, assault causing ABH
Either magistrates or crown

Question 3

Choosing for triable

Answer 3

Defendant pleads guilty or not guilty
Guilty: sentencing heard in magistrates
Can be passed up if outside magistrates sentencing power
Not guilty: mode of trial hearing

Question 4

Indictable

Answer 4

most serious
Murder, manslaughter
Magistrates deal with legal representation and bail decidings
All indictable then trialed and sentenced in crown