types of offence and courts of first instance Flashcards
1
Q
summary offences
A
- least serious offences
- eg assault and battery
- magistrates court
2
Q
triable either way offences
A
- middle range offences
- eg ABH, theft
- magistrates or crown court
3
Q
indictable offences
A
- most serious offences
- eg wounding with intent, murder, manslaughter
- crown court
4
Q
types of offences tried in magistrates court
A
-summary and triable either way
5
Q
defendant is represented by who in magistrates court
A
solicitor
6
Q
what’s the maximum sentence in magistrates court
A
unlimited fine
6 month sentence for 1 offence, 12 for two offences
7
Q
other roles of magistrates court:
A
bail hearing
gambling
8
Q
who is the verdict reached by in magistrates court
A
magistrate or district judge
9
Q
what type of effects are tried in crown court
A
- SOME triable either way
- indictable offences
10
Q
who is the verdict reached by in crown court
A
jury (12 members in there)
