Criminal Courts And Procedure Flashcards
What questions are asked in the full code test
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?
When was the crown prosecution service (CPS) established
It was established by the prosecution of offences act 1985 that advise the police on what charge that should be brought against defendant
What’s is summary offences
Less serious offences
What is Indictable offences
Most serious offences
What’s triable-either-way offences (hybrid)
Include threat and assault occasioning that includes ABH
Where do all criminal cases start
Magistrates court
Where is the courts of the first instance (original trial case)
Held in magistrates or crown court
Where are the appellate court heard
Heard appeals against the sentence imposed by the lower courts.
