crim lit 2 pt 2

Question 1

what is first thing in mags court for triable either way?

Answer 1

PTPH hearing

Question 2

if deft indicates a G plea at PTPH?

Answer 2

MAY be sentenced in mags

Question 3

what if deft pleads G but offence is too serious for mags?

Answer 3

committal for sentence

sent to CC

Question 4

what if deft pleads NG at PTPH?

Answer 4

allocation hearing takes place

Question 5

what if at allocation mags decide it is more suitable for CC?

Answer 5

sent to CC under s.51 Crime and Disorder Act 1998

Question 6

what if at allocation they decide trial should be at mags?

Answer 6

trial will be listed to happen in next 6 weeks

Question 7

what if found G after case has been listed in mags?

Answer 7

either sentenced in mags or committal for sentence

Question 8

when will trial take place for summary only?

Answer 8

ideally within 6 weeks of plea at mags

Question 9

where does sentencing take place for summary only?

Answer 9

mags

Question 10

what is a backsheet and brief?

Answer 10

papers given to counsel

Question 11

what is an indictment/charge sheet?

Answer 11

sets out exactly what deft is charged with

Question 12

what is prosecution statement?

Answer 12

statements of prosecution witnesses they intend to rely on

Question 13

what is MG6C?

Answer 13

schedule of unused material

list of non-sensitive material from pros

Question 14

what is a custody record?

Answer 14

records what happens to every suspect when they enter into a police station

Question 15

what is proof of evidence?

Answer 15

deft’s version of events

Question 16

what is defence witness statement?

Answer 16

statement taken by the defence solicitors

Question 17

what are the main types of sentences?

Answer 17

imprisonment/detention
community order
fine
conditional discharge
absolute discharge