WJEC Criminology Unit 3 - AC2.2 Describe trial processes
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WJEC Criminology Unit 3 - AC2.2 Describe trial processes
Unit 2.2 - Describe trial processes
1. Pre-trial matters
2. Court of first instance: Magistrates Court
3. Court of first instance: Crown Court
4. Appellate Courts
Types of Criminal Offence - (answers)Indictable Offences
Summary Offences
Triable Either-Way Offences
Indictable Offences - (answers)Serious offences e.g. murder, treason, rape. These
offences must be tried in the Crown Court. Though the first hearing in these cases
will be seen by the Magistrates' Court.
Summary Offences - (answers)Less serious cases e.g. motoring offences, assault
without injury. These are usually tried in the Magistrates' Court.
Triable Either-Way Offences - (answers)Cases which include theft, fraud, burglary
and criminal damage. These can be tried in either the Crown Court or the
Magistrates' Court.
, Pre-Trial - (answers)Pre-trial matters are all the decisions which the Magistrates'
Court make before a trial is held.
There are several matters to deal with pre-trial, including the 'pre-trial review'.
The pre-trial review usually deals with the points of the law such as deciding
whether certain evidence is admissible
Admissible = the evidence is allowed.
Pre-Trial : The Plea - (answers)Before the trial begins, the defendant will be read
out the charge and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
Guilty Pleas - (answers)Guilty Pleas:
Magistrates' hear evidence of aggravating and mitigating factors.
A sentence can then either be passed immediately or adjourn the case for reports
(e.g. from a probation officer), before sentencing at a later date.
If the offence is too serious for a Magistrates' sentencing powers, the case will be
sent to the Crown Court.
Not Guilty Pleas - (answers)The Magistrate must make decisions about reports,
legal aid and bail before a trial can go ahead.
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