The Courts Flashcards
1
Q
Where does all criminal case start?
A
In the Magistrate Court.
2
Q
Type of cases the Magistrate court deals with are?
A
- Either way
- Summary
- Undicment
3
Q
What type of case is the Either way?
A
Either way, an offense that can be heard in Either the Magistrate or the Crowns courts.
4
Q
What is the value of the case(s) the Magistrate deals with?
A
Low Value (Under 5k)
5
Q
What are Indictments?
A
Indictments are a serious offense that can only be dealt with in the Crowns Court. i.e Robbery, Rape, Murder
6
Q
What offence dies the Crown court hear?
A
Indicment
Either way &
Required sentence requested by the Magistrate court
7
Q
Which court is the final appeal court for Criminal Cases?
A
The Supreme Court
