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Explain the different appeal routes available to both defence and prosecution in the case of a charge of theft.
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Law Homework Question - Criminal Courts Explain the different appeal routes available to both defence and prosecution in the case of a charge of theft. [20 marks] A charge of theft is an offence which is 'triable either way'. This means that the case can be tried in either the Magistrates' Court or the Crown Court. The plea before venue will decide where a triable either way case is heard. If the defendant pleads guilty the magistrates automatically hear the case, although the defendant can still be sent to the Crown Court if necessary. If the defendant pleads not guilty then the mode of trial procedure takes place. Even if the case goes to the Crown Court, preliminary matters are still dealt with at the Magistrates' Court. All cases firstly go to the Magistrates' Court, they hear summary cases, those that are triable either way (these two account for about 98% of...
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