Criminal Justice System Flashcards
what are the 3 types of criminal courts?
justice of the peace court
sheriff court
high court
what types of crimes does the justice of the peace court deal with?
minor crimes such as breach of the peace, being drunk and disorderly and traffic offences
what is the maximum sentence a justice of the peace court can give?
60 days imprisonment
what is the maximum fine a justice of the peace court can give?
£2500
what procedure does the justice of the peace court always use?
summary procedure
how many justice of the peace courts are there in scotland?
30
how often does the justice of the peace court have a jury?
never
what types of crime does the sheriff court deal with?
more serious offences such as assault, theft and possession of drugs
what is the solemn procedure?
it is used in serious cases where trials are heard in-front of a sheriff and a jury
what is the maximum sentence using solemn procedure?
five years imprisonment or unlimited fine but if they feel sentencing isn’t sufficient the case may be transferred to the high court
what is the summary procedure?
it is used for less serious cases with a sheriff and no jury
what is the maximum sentence that can be given with summery procedure?
12 month imprisonment or £10,000 fine
how many sheriff courts are there in scotland?
39
how often is their a sheriff and a jury in a sheriff court?
sometimes (solemn procedure)
what types of crime does the high court deal with?
most serious crimes such as murder, armed robbery, drug trafficking and serious sexual offences
