Taking Cases to the Crown Court

Question 1

Legislation for application for dismissals

Answer 1

Crime and Disorder Act 1998

Question 2

When should an application for dismissal be made?

Answer 2

an application for dismissal to the Crown Court Judge which must be done before he is arraigned at the PTPH. Sch 2 Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

Question 3

R v Galbraith

Answer 3

Test for no case to answer

• Limb 1 - there is no evidence upon which the jury could convict; or
• Limb 2 - there is some evidence, but it is so poor that it would be unsafe to leave it to the jury.