The three categories of offences

Question 1

1.Summary Offences

Answer 1

Definitions:The least serious offences
Examples:shoplifting and common assault
Tried in:Magistrates Court
Maximum Sentence:6 months in prison

Question 2

2.Triable either way

Answer 2

Definitions:Middle ranges of Crimes
Examples:Theft(7 years),ABH(5 years)
Tried in:Crown or Magistrate Court
Maximum Sentence:6 months or life imprisonment

Question 3

3.Indictable Offences

Answer 3

Definitions:The most serious criminal offences
Examples:Murder,Rape
Tried in:Crown Court
Maximum Sentence:Life imprisonment