Courts Flashcards
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Triable either way offences
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Theft, ABH, Burglary
Can be tried at mags or crown depending on the circumstances
1
Q
What are summary offences?
A
Least serious crimes- speeding/dangerous driving
Dealt with at Magistrates court
2
Q
What are indictable offended?
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Manslaughter, Murder, Rape, GBH with intent
Tried at the crown court
3
Q
Name the 4 courts from least serious to most serious
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Magistrates
Crown
Court of appeal
Supreme Court
4
Q
What are the powers of magistrates court?
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Sentencing up to 6 months for summary offences 2X6 months for 2 or more TEW Max. £5,000 Court of first instance only Cases heard by district judge Hears 97% of all cases
5
Q
What is the criminal Jurisdiction of a magistrates court?
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Summary offences TEW if chosen Bail applications Search and arrest warrants Youth court
6
Q
Youth court hearings
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10-17 year olds
3JP’s one female one male (specially trained)
Held in private
Appropriate adult should be present S78 PACE 1984
