Work Of The Lay Magistrates In Criminal Cases Flashcards
What cases do not go to the crown court
Summary offences and triable offences
What happens in summary offences and triable cases
3 lay magistrates will listen to the evidence in the case aswell as the court clerks advice before deciding a verdict
Where is the verdict made
Magistrates court
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If d is found guilty what happens
They can sentence offences or give an unlimited fine
In the mags what if they find a fine or offence insufficient
D can be sent up to the crown court for a harsher sentence
What happens if d is between 10-17 years old
A specifically trained magistrates will hear the court in the youth court rather than the magistrates court
What if D disagrees with a guilty verdict and what happens
They can appeal to the crown court
May have 2 magistrates to listen to the appeal with a judge
What happens if a triable and indictable offences go goes to the crown
What and who
The magistrates court prep the case initially before sending them up to the crown court
What are the magistrates responsible for in all cases
For granting bail or remand
Bail conditions
May be granted with certain conditions attached such as surrendering passports
What can magistrates do outside courts
- issue warrants for police officers to search someone’s property
- also issues to summon to witnesses compelling them to come to court
- finally,extend police custody to let them hold so,some for questioning for a maximum for 96hrs
What offences do not go up to the crown court
Summary offences and triable offences
In those cases tgat
