Criminal Courts and Lay People (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Two courts of first instance in criminal system
Two courts of first instance in criminal system
Magistrates' Court and Crown Court
Body deciding whether to prosecute a defendant
Body deciding whether to prosecute a defendant
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
% of criminal cases beginning in Magistrates' Court
% of criminal cases beginning in Magistrates' Court
Approximately 97%
Summary offences tried in which court?
Summary offences tried in which court?
Always in Magistrates' Court (least serious offences)
Indictable offences tried in which court?
Indictable offences tried in which court?
Only in Crown Court (most serious offences)
Triable-either-way offences definition
Triable-either-way offences definition
Mid-level offences, can be tried in either court
Max imprisonment by magistrates (single offence)
Max imprisonment by magistrates (single offence)
Six months
Number of jury members in Crown Court trial
Number of jury members in Crown Court trial
12 citizens
Youth Court defendant age range
Youth Court defendant age range
10 to 17 years old
Two appeal routes from Magistrates' Court
Two appeal routes from Magistrates' Court
Crown Court (defence only) or case stated to QB Div. Court