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MAGISTRATES
hears…

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98% of all criminal offences
- hears summary offences defined in statute and carrying the fixed range penalties
- hears triable-either-way offences at a preliminary stage

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MAGISTRATES
defendant can…

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plead guilty by post to summary offences

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MAGISTRATES
composition

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lay magistrates

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MAGISTRATES
sentencing

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  • £5000 max and/or 6 month sentence - up to 12 if 2 or more offences
  • £20,000 for businesses for certain offences
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