Mode of Trial (Criminal Procedure)

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Mode of trial procedure?
Plea before venue, charge is read out by the justice clerk, the clerk informs the D that he can see any evidence the P has against him, then he is asked if he is guilty or not guilty, P and D make representations
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What are the types of offences?
Summary, either way, indictable
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What do the Magistrates deal with?
Summary offences, initial hearings, bail applications, search/arrest warrants, mode of trial
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What do the Crown Court deal with?
Bail in murder cases, indictable/either way, sentencing from the Mag, appeals from Mag
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What do the youth court deal with?
10-17 years old, 10 is criminally liable, serious offences, murder/manslaughter, death by dangerous driving
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What did the Criminal Justice Act 2003 state?
Extended the powers so that courts can ask and see previous convictions
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