PTP Summary

Question 1

1. The D is brought before which court?

Answer 1

Magistrates

Question 2

1. Why is D brought to mags court?

Answer 2

For an early first hearing

Question 3

1. The D will first be brought before the magistrates court for an early first hearing, at ___ ___ they will need to __ __ ___

Answer 3

this stage
enter a plea

Question 4

2. What happens if D pleads guilty ?

Answer 4

Mags will sentence D , this may be on the day or a later day

Question 5

3. What happens if D pleads not guilty ?

Answer 5

early first hearing continues
issues + date for the trial will be set out

Question 6

4. In what court does an administrative hearing happen ?

Answer 6

Magistrates Court

Question 7

4. What does an administrative hearing allow for D?

Answer 7

allows the D the opportunity to apply for bail + legal aid

Question 8

5. What happens if D is found guilty following the trial?

Answer 8

The Mags will sentence them

Question 9

6. What is the maximum power of sentence for one offence ? And the fine too?

Answer 9

6 months or a £5000 fine