Court system Flashcards
1
Q
Types of courts
A
Magistrates,
Crown,
High,
Appeal,
Supreme Court,
1
Q
Most crimes dealt with the
A
Magistrates court
2
Q
Magistrates court
A
No judge or jury ( 3 volunteers or magistrates)
3
Q
Maximum sentance in a magistrates court
A
6 months in prison or 12 months if a reoffence, fine up to £5,000, community service.
4
Q
Crown court
A
Judge, barristers ( prosecutor and defence) jury (12)
