Criminal Appeals 0.0 / 5 ? LawThe Criminal courts and lay peopleASOCR Created by: ThatHumanLaurenCreated on: 28-03-17 12:27 When can the defence appeal from the Magistrates' Court to the Crown Court? Against the conviction or the sentence 1 of 11 What happens when the defendant appeals to the Crown Court? A judge and two magistrates hear the case again 2 of 11 What can the Crown Court do when a defendant appeals against the conviction? Confirm,Quash or Vary it to a lesser offence (lower only) 3 of 11 What can the Crown Court do when a defendant appeals against the sentence? Confirm, Decrease or Increase it using Magistrate sentencing powers 4 of 11 Around how many appeals are there each year by the defendant from the Magistrates' Court to the Crown Court? 14,000 5 of 11 Who can appeal from the Magistrates' Court to the High Court QBD on a Case Stated Appeal (point of law)? Defendant against conviction and Prosecution against acquittal 6 of 11 When can appeals be made to the Supreme Court? To clarify a point of law of general public importance 7 of 11 Where can the defence appeal after a trial at the Crown Court? Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) - against conviciton or sentence 8 of 11 What can't the Court of Appeal do? Increase the sentence 9 of 11 How long do defendants have to request an appeal after a trial in the Crown Court? 28 days 10 of 11 The CJA 2003 states that the Prosecution can appeal from the Crown Court against a judge's ruling to abandon a trial? True 11 of 11
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