What is the maximum sentence a Crown Court can give?

What is the maximum sentence a Crown Court can give?

What is the maximum sentence a Crown Court can give?

5 years’ imprisonment
If sentenced in the Crown Court the maximum sentence is 5 years’ imprisonment and/or a fine.

Can you defend yourself in Crown Court?

You do have the right to represent yourself in court. If you want a lawyer you should get one before you come to the Crown Court. If you do not have a lawyer the judge might ask you if you would like one.

What happens if a case goes to Crown Court?

If you have a trial in the Crown Court your case will be heard by a Judge and jury. A jury is made up of 12 members of the public. The jury decide on the facts of your case and the Judge decides on the law. If you have pleaded guilty you will be dealt with by the Judge alone.

How serious is Crown Court?

Virtually all criminal cases start in the magistrates court. Cases handled by a crown court include: Indictable-only offences. These are serious criminal offences such as murder, manslaughter, rape and robbery.

Can you go to Crown Court without a solicitor?

You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or other legal professional. You may choose to do this because: you think it’s better to talk directly to the judge, jury or magistrates yourself.

What kind of cases go to Crown Court?

Cases handled by a crown court include: Indictable-only offences. These are serious criminal offences such as murder, manslaughter, rape and robbery. Either-way offences transferred from the magistrates court.

Who decides if a case goes to Crown Court?

Cases at the Crown Court are tried by a jury. These are 12 people from the general public who listen to the evidence presented during the trial and decide if the defendant is guilty of the crime. The judge decides on matters of law during the trial, such as whether certain evidence is allowed to be presented.

How long do Crown Court cases last?

The usual set period is two weeks but this can vary between courts, and the court will make it clear how long the case will remain on the ‘warned list’ at the time of adding it.

What’s the minimum sentence at Crown Court?

5 years imprisonment
The section requires that a Crown Court shall impose a minimum sentence of: 5 years imprisonment if the offender is aged 18 or over when convicted; or, 3 years detention under s. 91 PCC(S)A 2000 (long term detention) if the offender was under 18 but over 16 when the offence was committed.