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  • At Magistrates
    • Plea before venue (defendant either pleads guilty or not guilty)
      • Guilty
        • Magistrates listen to the facts of the case
          • Sentencing power not enough- send to crown court for sentencing.
            • Sentencing power not enough- send them to crown court for sentencing
            • Magistrates can sentence.
      • Not-Guilty
        • MODE OF TRIAL Magistrates listen to the facts of the case and decide if they can try the case.
          • Accept Jurisdiction
            • Defendant decides where the trial will be.
          • Refuse Jurisdiction
            • Crown Court takes the case

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