Criminal Courts And Procedure Flashcards

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What questions are asked in the full code test

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Evidential stage where there need to sufficient evidence for realistic prospect of conviction?
Public interest stage which will it be in the public interest to prosecute?

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When was the crown prosecution service (CPS) established

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It was established by the prosecution of offences act 1985 that advise the police on what charge that should be brought against defendant

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What’s is summary offences

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Less serious offences

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What is Indictable offences

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Most serious offences

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What’s triable-either-way offences (hybrid)

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Include threat and assault occasioning that includes ABH

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Where do all criminal cases start

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Magistrates court

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Where is the courts of the first instance (original trial case)

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Held in magistrates or crown court

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Where are the appellate court heard

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Heard appeals against the sentence imposed by the lower courts.

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