What is the highest sentence in the magistrates court?

In the Magistrates’ Court, the maximum sentence that can be imposed on an adult defendant for a single either-way offence is 6 months’ imprisonment and/or a fine. A defendant facing 2 or more either-way offences can be sentenced to a maximum of 12 months’ imprisonment and/or a fine.

Are court records public UK?

Public records of births, deaths, marriages and civil and criminal court cases are easily available in the UK. Public records can be obtained from a variety of sources.

What happens if I plead not guilty at Magistrates court UK?

You will only have a trial if you say you are not guilty and did not commit the crime. If you have a trial the court will tell you what you need to do to get ready for it. You could be told to go to the Crown Court for your trial or sentence. This might happen if the crime was serious.

What is a serious Offence WA?

Indictable offences include robbery, assault with intent to commit robbery, criminal damage, serious assaults, sexual assaults, serious fraud and commercial theft, burglary and drug offences. In these matters, the state is represented by the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Where does the Teesside Magistrates Court take place?

The Gazette’s patch covers Middlesbrough, Stockton and Redcar and Cleveland districts. It also covers the northernmost part of North Yorkshire Police’s area. Most of the region’s criminal cases are heard at Teesside Magistrates’ Court and Teesside Crown Court, both in Middlesbrough.

How to contact the Crown Court in Teesside?

Crown Court: [email protected] Witness service: [email protected] This Court has baby changing facilities. Five Consultation Rooms available in District Judges. sixteen on the Court floor. This Court has hearing enhancement facilities. Video Conference and Prison video link facilities.

How many consultation rooms are there at Teesside Combined Court centre?

Witness service: [email protected] This Court has baby changing facilities. Five Consultation Rooms available in District Judges. sixteen on the Court floor. This Court has hearing enhancement facilities. Video Conference and Prison video link facilities.

Where are most criminal cases heard in Middlesbrough?

Most of the region’s criminal cases are heard at Teesside Magistrates’ Court and Teesside Crown Court, both in Middlesbrough. Sign up to our newsletter for free courts updates and breaking news by email.