10-Criminal Trials Flashcards
1
Q
when is a trial necesssary
A
not guilty plea
2
Q
who is burden on
A
the prosecution
3
Q
who is in magistrates court
A
3 magistrates or district judge decide law and fact
4
Q
who is in crown court
A
judge and jury. judge decides law but jury decides fact
5
Q
what is the crown court process
A
preliminary hearing pre trial and preparation hearing prosecution case defence case closing speeches judge summary jury return verdict
6
Q
what is involved in cross examination
A
examination
cross examination
reexamination
7
Q
key features of crown court
A
higher rights of audience
judge and jury decide both fact and law
8
Q
key features of magistrates court
A
no closing or opening speeches
magistrates decide fact and law
mags aren’t legally trained
