Mode Of Trial

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1. Which of these is not an advantage of choosing to have a case heard at the Crown Court?

  • Juries are more cynical of the police
  • Less delays in the pre trial proceedings
  • Higher aquittal rates
  • Hung juries can cause cases to be dropped
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2. Which of these is not a category of offence?

  • Summary
  • Indictable
  • Violent
  • Triable either way

3. 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
  • A jury decide where the case is heard
  • The prosecution decides where the case is heard
  • The Magistrates decide where the case is heard

4. What percentage of not guilty pleas in the Magistrates' Court lead to acquittals?

  • 30%
  • 50%
  • 33%
  • 43%

5. What type of offence is Burglary?

  • Dishonesty triable either way
  • Dishonesty summary
  • Violent Indictable
  • Violent Summary
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