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- The prosecution and defence present their arguments, evidence and witness testimonies before a judge (and in more serious cases, a jury) who delivers the verdict. The judge oversees the legal procedure and ultimately determines the sentence if the defendant is found guilty.
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Crown Court cases are heard by a judge and a jury. The judge will give directions about how the trial should run. The jury decides whether or not the defendant is guilty. The jury is 12...
- A Judge Hearing A Criminal Case
- During The Trial
- Sentencing
- Court of Appeal
- High Court Judge – Criminal Jurisdiction
- Circuit Judges – Criminal
- District Judge
- Magistrates
- Recorders
Before a criminal trial starts, the judge will familiarise themselves with the details of the case by reading the relevant case papers. These include the indictment which sets out the charges on which the defendant is to be tried, witness statements, exhibits and documentation on applications to be made by any party concerning the admissibility of ...
Once the trial has commenced, the judge ensures that the case is conducted fairly and that all parties involved are given the opportunity for their case to be presented and considered. The judge plays an active role during the trial, controlling the way the case is conducted in accordance with relevant law and practice. As the case progresses, the ...
If the jury find the defendant guilty then the judge will decide on an appropriate sentence. The sentence will be influenced by a number of factors: principally seriousness of the offence, the impact that the crime has had on the victim, and relevant law especially guidance from the Sentencing Council. The judge will take into account the mitigatio...
Appeals from the Crown Court are heard by the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division). The Lord/Lady Chief Justice is President of the Court of Appeal Criminal Division. He is supported in this role by a Vice President. Cases are usually heard by a Lord or Lady Justice and two High Court judges.
High Court judges can hear the most serious and sensitive cases in the Crown Court (for example murder) and some sit with Appeal Court judges in the Criminal Division of the Court of Appeal.
Circuit Judges may deal solely with Civil, Family or Criminal work, or divide their time between the three. Most Crown Court cases are heard by Circuit Judges, although less complex or serious matters may be dealt with by Recorders. Some cases from Magistrates’ courts will come to the Crown Court to be heard by a Circuit Judge – for example, if the...
A District Judge (Magistrates’ courts) is a legally qualified, salaried judge and they usually deal with the longer and more complex matters that come before Magistrates’ courts. District Judges (Magistrates’ courts) also have jurisdiction to hear cases under the Extradition Acts and the Fugitive Offender Acts.
Magistrates are local members of the community who are appointed to sit in the Magistrates’ court. Three magistrates sit together to hear and decide cases. They are volunteers and are unpaid (except for expenses). Magistrates must sit for at least 13 days a year.
Recorders are part-time judges. For many it is the first step on the judicial ladder to appointment to the Circuit Bench. Recorders’ jurisdiction is broadly similar to that of a Circuit Judge, but they generally handle less complex or serious matters coming before the court. Recorders are fully qualified solicitors or barristers with at least ten y...
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) prosecutes criminal cases that have been investigated by the police and other investigative organisations in England and Wales. The CPS is independent,...
A person accused of a crime is called a ‘defendant’. The authority responsible for prosecuting the case in court is called the ‘prosecutor’. In most cases that will be the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). There are three types of criminal court in the UK: Magistrates’ courts. Crown Court. Youth courts.
Jun 24, 2020 · The prosecutor is a lawyer who presents the case independently on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service. They present evidence to show how the offence happened and challenge the defendant’s...
All criminal cases will start in the Magistrates’ court, but more serious criminal matters are sent to the Crown Court. Appeals from the Crown Court will go to the Court of Appeal Criminal Division and potentially the UK Supreme Court. Civil cases will usually start in the County Court.
5 days ago · Once charges are brought against the suspect, the case goes to trial. The prosecution and defence present their arguments, evidence and witness testimonies before a judge (and in more serious cases, a jury) who delivers the verdict. The judge oversees the legal procedure and ultimately determines the sentence if the defendant is found guilty.
