Criminal Process (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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Who decides whether to prosecute when someone is accused of a crime?
Who decides whether to prosecute when someone is accused of a crime?
Crown Prosecution Service
What percentage of criminal cases are dealt with in a Magistrates' Court?
What percentage of criminal cases are dealt with in a Magistrates' Court?
Approximately 97%
What is the maximum imprisonment a magistrate can impose for a single summary offence?
What is the maximum imprisonment a magistrate can impose for a single summary offence?
Six months
What age range does the Youth Court handle?
What age range does the Youth Court handle?
10 to 17 years old
How many citizens make up a jury in Crown Court trials?
How many citizens make up a jury in Crown Court trials?
12
Which type of offence is always tried in the Magistrates' Court?
Which type of offence is always tried in the Magistrates' Court?
Summary offences
Which of these is an example of an indictable offence?
Which of these is an example of an indictable offence?
Murder
Which offence is classified as triable-either-way?
Which offence is classified as triable-either-way?
Theft
What procedure determines where triable-either-way offences are heard?
What procedure determines where triable-either-way offences are heard?
Plea before venue
Who can appeal from Magistrates' Court to Crown Court?
Who can appeal from Magistrates' Court to Crown Court?
Only the defendant