keywords crime P, C, P and victims Flashcards
1
Q
CJS
A
-the different agencies and organisaitons in law, order and punishment
2
Q
crown prosecution service
A
responsible for prosecuting cases on behalf of the police and have a final say on wether they go to the court
3
Q
crown court
A
-deal w more serious crimes
4
Q
magistrates court
A
-deals w less serious offences where punishment is fines / short prison sentences
5
Q
summary offences
A
minor offences tried in magistrates court e.g traffic, petty theft and public disorder
6
Q
indictbale offences
A
-serious offences that reduce trial in crown court and may result in linger prison sentences
7
Q
cuplability
A
-degree to which someone is responsible for a crime
