Criminology Unit 3, Ac2.1 (A*)
/. What are summary offences? - Answer-✅Lower severity offences e.g. driving
offences.
Tried at Magistrates Court
Carry a maximum sentence of 6 months imprisoment
/.What are either way offences? - Answer-✅Covers a wide range of offences e.g. theft,
drug possession and assault (ABH)
Depending on the seriousness, can be tried at Magistrates court and Crown court
/.What are indictable offences? - Answer-✅Serious offences e.g. murder or
manslaughter
Can be tried at Crown court
Carry serious sentences
/.Magistrates court - Answer-✅All crimes are first held at the Magistrates court under
the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
Summary offences or Either way offences are tried at the Magistrates court
/.Key personnel at the Magistrates court - Answer-✅The 3 magistrates (not legally
trained, hear the evidence and decide on a verdict, decide on a sentence for the
offender.)
Judge (fully trained legal professional)
Legal advisor to justices (legally trained, ensures all proper procedures have been
followed)
Usher (incharge of the care or witnesses)
Prosecuting solicitor (prove offence committed, prove the offender committed the
offence, make sure evidence was gathered correctly)
Defence solicitor (challenge if the evidence was not gathered correctly, challenges
prosecution if needed)
/. What are summary offences? - Answer-✅Lower severity offences e.g. driving
offences.
Tried at Magistrates Court
Carry a maximum sentence of 6 months imprisoment
/.What are either way offences? - Answer-✅Covers a wide range of offences e.g. theft,
drug possession and assault (ABH)
Depending on the seriousness, can be tried at Magistrates court and Crown court
/.What are indictable offences? - Answer-✅Serious offences e.g. murder or
manslaughter
Can be tried at Crown court
Carry serious sentences
/.Magistrates court - Answer-✅All crimes are first held at the Magistrates court under
the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
Summary offences or Either way offences are tried at the Magistrates court
/.Key personnel at the Magistrates court - Answer-✅The 3 magistrates (not legally
trained, hear the evidence and decide on a verdict, decide on a sentence for the
offender.)
Judge (fully trained legal professional)
Legal advisor to justices (legally trained, ensures all proper procedures have been
followed)
Usher (incharge of the care or witnesses)
Prosecuting solicitor (prove offence committed, prove the offender committed the
offence, make sure evidence was gathered correctly)
Defence solicitor (challenge if the evidence was not gathered correctly, challenges
prosecution if needed)
