Content-related Questions Flashcards
Where will very serious offenses be tried? B
Crown Court
Who decides matters of law
Judge
Who do jurors do
Decide matters of fact and reach a verdict based on the evidence they hear
When would Magistrate’s court commit the defendant for trial before a crown court?
When sentence would be likely to exceed the Magistrate’s own sentencing powers
What should the jury base their verdict on?
The evidence they hear
Role of a defense lawyer?
To challenge the prosecution
Standard proof in criminal cases?
Beyond reasonable doubt
How many jurors need to agree for majority verdict?
10 when there’s no unanimous verdict
Wich courts are considered lower courts?
High court, Magistrate’s Court, County court
Doctrine of precedent
Principle according to which a judge should normally follow legal rules created by judges in earlier cases
