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6. Which of these is not an advantage of choosing to have a case heard at the Crown Court?
- Less delays in the pre trial proceedings
- Higher aquittal rates
- Juries are more cynical of the police
- Hung juries can cause cases to be dropped
7. What is the maximum custodial sentence that can be given by the Magistrates?
- 6 months for one offence, 12 months for 2+ offences
- 6 months for one offence, 12 months for 2, 18 months for 3+ offences
- 6 months for each offence
- Unlimited
8. Which of these is not a category of offence?
- Triable either way
- Violent
- Indictable
- Summary
9. What percentage of not guilty pleas in the Magistrates' Court lead to acquittals?
10. What happens in triable either way cases where the Magistrates decide they have sufficient sentencing powers to hear the case?
- The Magistrates decide where the case is heard
- A jury decide where the case is heard
- The defendant decides where the case is heard
- The prosecution decides where the case is heard