Advantages and disadvantages of being tried in Crown

Formality. This is because most people find it intimidating. It also attracts more publicity.

Time and cost. This is because you have to wait longer. Also, it's more expensive as you may have barristers and solicitors.

Harsher penalty. This means you're more likely to get a longer sentence. This is becase crown don't have sentencing limits.

Acquittal more likely. This means you're more likely to be found not guilty. This is because you have a jury.

Funding is more likely. This means you'll be able to afford barrister and solicitors. Also, it may mean you're more likely to be found not guilty.

More representative. This is because the jury are normal, ordinary people. Also, magistrates are case hardened.

Acquittal more likely. This means you're more likely to be found not guilty. This is because you have a jury.

Funding is more likely. This means you'll be able to afford barrister and solicitors. Also, it may mean you're more likely to be found not guilty.

More representative. This is because the jury are normal, ordinary people. Also, magistrates are case hardened.