criminal courts and lay people

Question 1

whats a summary offence

Answer 1

least serious
magistrates
up to 6 months

Question 2

whats a triable either way offence

Answer 2

middle ground
magistrates or crown

Question 3

whats a indictible offence

Answer 3

serious
crown court
life

Question 4

retribution

Answer 4

taking revenge on behalf of society and victim

Question 5

incapacitation

Answer 5

incapable of re offending
electrict tagging/ cerfew

Question 6

deterrence

Answer 6

reduce crime

Question 7

rehabilitation

Answer 7

reform
rehan/ therapy

Question 8

reparation

Answer 8

repair wrong doings
unpaid work/ compensation

Question 9

aggravating factors

Answer 9

multiple convictions
no remorse/ motive
venerable v
weapon/ gang

Question 10

mitigating facors

Answer 10

remorce
1st offence
admitting

Question 11

magistrates role- unpaid judges

Answer 11

legal advisor
try in youth court
decide verdict if not guilty
decide on bail
can sit with a judge and hear appeals