1. Overview of criminal procedure

Question 1

Classification - Theft

Answer 1

EW
Triable only summarily if low-value shoplifting.

Question 2

Classification - Robbery

Answer 2

Indictable only

Question 3

Classification - Burglary

Answer 3

EW, except:

It comprises the commission/intention to commit an offence that is triable only on indictment

It is a dwelling-house and any person inside was subjected to violence/a threat of violence, thereafter it is indictable only

It is a domestic burglary and the accused, 18 or over, has two separate convictions for domestic burglary committed after 30th Nov 1999.

Question 4

Classification - Fraud

Answer 4

EW

Question 5

Classification - Sexual Assault

Answer 5

EW

Question 6

Classification - Rape

Answer 6

Indictable only

Question 7

Classification - Common assault

Answer 7

Summary, except:

it is charged in its racially/religiously aggravated form (EW)

it is charged as assault on emergency worker (EW)

Question 8

Classification - ABH

Answer 8

EW

Question 9

Classification - GBH s20

Answer 9

EW

Question 10

Classification - GBH s18

Answer 10

Indictable only

Question 11

Classification - Criminal Damage

Answer 11

EW, except where loss is less than £5000 (will make it summary).

Question 12

Classification - Possession

Answer 12

EW

Question 13

Classification - Possession w/ intent

Answer 13

EW

Question 14

Classification - Supply of Drugs

Answer 14

EW