Triable either way offences
Theft, ABH, Burglary
Can be tried at mags or crown depending on the circumstances
What are summary offences?
Least serious crimes- speeding/dangerous driving
Dealt with at Magistrates court
What are indictable offended?
Manslaughter, Murder, Rape, GBH with intent
Tried at the crown court
Name the 4 courts from least serious to most serious
Magistrates
Crown
Court of appeal
Supreme Court
What are the powers of magistrates court?
Sentencing up to 6 months for summary offences 2X6 months for 2 or more TEW Max. £5,000 Court of first instance only Cases heard by district judge Hears 97% of all cases
What is the criminal Jurisdiction of a magistrates court?
Summary offences TEW if chosen Bail applications Search and arrest warrants Youth court
Youth court hearings
10-17 year olds
3JP’s one female one male (specially trained)
Held in private
Appropriate adult should be present S78 PACE 1984