By Ashley Gonzalez, Ana Hess, Jennifer Gonzalez, Nicholas Escobar, Sam Reed, Michael Ven-degna, Magdalena Tarrago
There are over 360 magistrate courts in England Counted as subordinate courts / lower courts Appeal to the crown court All criminal proceedings start here, some civil as well No jury Two or more peace of justices must be present Cases heard by district judge Type of court
Summary offences are the least serious criminal offences. They include driving offences, vandalism, criminal damage of small extent, possession of drugs and being drunk and disorderly. This kind of small criminality will be dealt with in summary proceedings at a magistrates court, and the defendant has no right to a jury trial and no formal indictment is necessary. Both verdict and sentence are solely in the hands of judges and magistrates. Type of Court
Sentencing Community services : Service perceptibly not done voluntarily from those convicted of crimes. During serving of community sentences, usually the offender will be supervised by a probation officer.
Sentencing Fines : a sum imposed as a punishment for an offense they can inflict a fine of up to £5,000 and imprisonment of up to 6 months
Sentencing Other short custodial sentences: Absolute discharge Conditional discharge Curfew Restraining orders
These cases are for kids who are at least 10 years old but have not reached 18. These cases are heard by specially trained magistrates sitting in a Youth Court. They have the power to impose a sentence of youth detention (known as a Detention and Training Order or DTO) for a period of up to two years. Juvenile Justice
A person refusing to return money or property borrowed from another. A dry cleaner refusing to pay for lost or damaged clothing. A driver refusing to pay for repairs after denting someone's fender. An auto mechanic charging for work not done, unnecessary repairs or faulty workmanship. Example’s