Magistrates VS Crown Court Flashcards
1
Q
Lay people decide the verdict
A
Both courts
2
Q
All cases pass through this court
A
Magistrate
3
Q
Murder, Rape, Theft, etc
A
Crown court
4
Q
The judge decides the sentence
A
Crown court
5
Q
Up to 6 mothers imprisonment or a £5,000 Fine
A
Magistrate
6
Q
Minor theft, criminal damage, public disorder and motoring offences
A
Magistrate
7
Q
Have a defence lawyer and a prosecution lawyer
A
Both courts
8
Q
95% of criminal cases will be completed here
A
Magistrate court
9
Q
Has a jury
A
Crown court
10
Q
The person accused is known as the defendant
A
Both courts
11
Q
Panel of 3 citizens
A
Magistrate
12
Q
Gives a longer prison sentence
A
Crown court
13
Q
Deals with less serious cases
A
Magistrate’s court
14
Q
The lay people involved have had no legal training
A
Crown court
15
Q
Verdict and sentencing decided by the same person/s.
A
Crown court
