1st Hearings Before the MC Flashcards
1
Q
Summary offence - low-value shoplifting
A
Where value of stolen goods doesn’t exceed £200.
2
Q
Summary offence - criminal damage
A
Where value of damaged property is less than £5,000 UNLESS damage was caused by fire.
3
Q
Representation order - interests of justice test
A
Only applicable where D pleads NG:
- serious damage to reputation
- substantial question of law to be considered
- may not be able to understand court proceedings
- case involves expert cross-exam
- in someone else’s interests to be represented
- any other reasons
4
Q
Representation order - means test
A
Received automatically:
- under 18
- in receipt of income support
Not received automatically considers
- income and expenses
- disposable income
5
Q
Scope of representation order
A
