TYPES OF CRIMES AND COURTS

There are three types of criminal offences - summary (or simple) offences, minor indictable offences and major indictable offences. The category into which an offence falls can determine which court will deal with the matter.

A hearing or trial takes place only when a defendant pleads not guilty to the charge. After a plea of guilty, the court deals with the defendant by imposing a sentence.

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