Criminal Appeals

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When can the defence appeal from the Magistrates' Court to the Crown Court?
Against the conviction or the sentence
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What happens when the defendant appeals to the Crown Court?
A judge and two magistrates hear the case again
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What can the Crown Court do when a defendant appeals against the conviction?
Confirm,Quash or Vary it to a lesser offence (lower only)
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What can the Crown Court do when a defendant appeals against the sentence?
Confirm, Decrease or Increase it using Magistrate sentencing powers
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Around how many appeals are there each year by the defendant from the Magistrates' Court to the Crown Court?
14,000
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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
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When can appeals be made to the Supreme Court?
To clarify a point of law of general public importance
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Where can the defence appeal after a trial at the Crown Court?
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) - against conviciton or sentence
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What can't the Court of Appeal do?
Increase the sentence
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How long do defendants have to request an appeal after a trial in the Crown Court?
28 days
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The CJA 2003 states that the Prosecution can appeal from the Crown Court against a judge's ruling to abandon a trial?
True
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