Criminal courts Flashcards
What is summary offence and the procedure
Least serious offences such as common assault. which are always tried in magistrates. Once a person is charged they either receive bail or remain in custody. They then plead guilty or trial
What is a triable either way offence and the procedure.
Middle ranged crimes, which are tried in magistrates or crown courts. The defendant then pleads guilty or not guilty. If they plead not guilty the magistrates determine if the trial will be in magistrates or crown court
What is an indictable offence and the procedure
Most serious crime such as murder. First hearing always at magistrates and the sent to crown court.
What is bail
An important pre-trail which determines if the defendant will remain in custody or be granted freedom until the trial
What is conditional bail
Where the defendant is granted bail with certain conditions such as surrendering their passport or visiting police station
What is the crown prosecution service
Determine which court a criminal case will go to by reviewing the case and determine if the evidence given to police is sufficient to continue
