Mode Of Trial

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What type of offence is Burglary?
Dishonesty triable either way
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What Court do all cases start in?
Magistrates' Court
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What is the maximum custodial sentence that can be given by the Magistrates?
6 months for one offence, 12 months for 2+ offences
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At which hearing does the defendant give their initial plea?
Plea before venue
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What happens in triable either way cases where the Magistrates decide they have sufficient sentencing powers to hear the case?
The defendant decides where the case is heard
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What percentage of not guilty pleas in the Crown Court result in acquittals?
50%
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What percentage of not guilty pleas in the Magistrates' Court lead to acquittals?
33%
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At which hearing does the defendant give their initial plea?

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