Appeal to CC - D only. If original plea was not guilty, D can appeal against conviction, sentence or both. If original plea was guilty, may only appeal against conviction. Case completely reheard. Sentence - /\, \/, =
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Trial in Magistrate's court.
Appeal to QBD - P or D. Only for appeal against conviction. May confirm, vary or reverse decision. Or send back to Magistrate's to apply their interpretation.
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Magistrate's to Crown to Queen's Bench Division to SUPREME - OR - Crown to Court of Appeal to SUPREME.
Appeal to SC. D only. Must involve a point of law of public importance and permission must be given to appeal. Very few cases.
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Trial in Crown court.
Appeal to CA. D against conviction or sentence. Need leave from CA or trial judge to appeal. If CA allows - may order re-trial or quash. Sentence - \/
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Trial in Crown Court.
Appeal to CA. P to quash an acquittal because of interference. Can appeal because of a ruling made by trial judge eg. error in law. If new evidence, can appeal for acquittal to be quashed and a re-trial.
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Card 2
Front
Appeal to QBD - P or D. Only for appeal against conviction. May confirm, vary or reverse decision. Or send back to Magistrate's to apply their interpretation.
Back
Trial in Magistrate's court.
Card 3
Front
Appeal to SC. D only. Must involve a point of law of public importance and permission must be given to appeal. Very few cases.
Back
Card 4
Front
Appeal to CA. D against conviction or sentence. Need leave from CA or trial judge to appeal. If CA allows - may order re-trial or quash. Sentence - \/
Back
Card 5
Front
Appeal to CA. P to quash an acquittal because of interference. Can appeal because of a ruling made by trial judge eg. error in law. If new evidence, can appeal for acquittal to be quashed and a re-trial.
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