Criminal Classification of Offences BDR Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 offences categories
A
- Summary Offences
- Triable either-way offences
- Indicatable only offences
2
Q
What is the damage pricing for summary offences
A
Damage under £5,000 or shop lifting under £200
3
Q
Max sentencing for Magistrate courts
A
6 months
4
Q
Summary offences are the least serious of offences, Where are these cases tried
A
Magistrate courts
5
Q
Triable either way offences have a range of medium serious offences. Where are these cases tried
A
Either Mags or crown court
6
Q
Examples of indictable only offences
A
Murder, rape, manslaughter
7
Q
Where are indictable cases 1st tried
A
in magistrates but tried in crown court
