PLEA FOR VENUE

Question 1

In what 3 key stages should you structure your plea for venue submissions?

Answer 1

1. Application to the sentencing guidelines to the offence at hand to determine the likely sentence and powers of the court.
2. Discuss the likely sentence on conviction.
3. Discuss mitigating factors that may reduce the sentence.

Question 2

In what circumstances may the court not be able to commit the defendant to the crown court for sentencing?

Answer 2

For some criminal damage convictions.