Pre Trial Procedure - Triable Either Way

Question 1

What is the first step to a triable either way trial?

Answer 1

Please before venue

Question 2

What happens if a defendant pleads guilty in a triable either way trial?

Answer 2

Magistrates will hear facts and decide if their sentencing powers are sufficient if they are they will sentence them

Question 3

What happens if the magistrate doesn’t think they have sufficient sentencing powers?

Answer 3

They will be sent to the crown court for sentencing

Question 4

What happens if defendant doesn’t plead guilty in a triable either way trial?

Answer 4

Magistrates decide wether or not to accept jurisdiction

Question 5

What happens if the magistrates accept jurisdiction?

Answer 5

Defendant elects place of trial

Question 6

What happens if the Magistrates don’t accept jurisdiction?

Answer 6

Sent to crown court for trial

Question 7

Can a defendant ask to be heard before a jury

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

What act and year did the triable either way pre trial come from?

Answer 8

The Magistrates Court Act 1980