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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?

  • 33%
  • 43%
  • 30%
  • 50%

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