AS Level Law Assignment 2 - Criminal Courts
Task
You will be set one of the following questions:
Baldrick has been charged with the theft of a large quantity of turnips.
(a) Explain and comment on the factors the courts will take into account in deciding whether or not to grant Baldrick bail. [25 marks]
(b) Theft is a triable either way offence.
(i) Describe how the decision is made as to which court the case is tried in.
(ii) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to Baldrick of being tried in each court. [20 marks]
(January 2002)
or
Grant, aged 24, is going to be tried for committing rape. Havinder, aged 24, is to be tried for causing criminal damage of £1000. Ian, aged 15, is going to be tried for burglary.
(a) All three defendants wish to apply for bail. Explain to them what factors will be taken into account in deciding whether or not each one will be given bail. [20]
(b) These defendants will be tried in three different courts. Identify those courts and explain and comment on the differences in the way the three cases will be tried. [25]
(OCR, January 2001)
or
'OLD STYLE' QUESTIONS
1. Chris has been the victim of a serious assault recently. His attacker has been charged by the police and Chris has been told that the case will go to the Crown Court.
Chris has also had problems over damage caused to his house due to defective workmanship by the builders. It has cost Chris £12,000 to put the matter right and he wishes to claim this amount from the builder.
Explain to Chris the main differences between the way in which the two cases will be dealt with, and the difficulties that may occur in each.
(June 2001)
or
2. Jessica, aged 23, is charged with theft of a pair of jeans.
(a) Where and how can she get legal aid and advice, and what problems is she likely to encounter? [25 marks]
(b) Critically consider where her case will be tried. [12 marks]
(c) If she is convicted what appeal routes are available to her? [13 marks]
(May 1995)
or
3. Bill Sykes is charged with manslaughter.
(a) Explain to him the sequence of events that will occur after he is charged up to and including his trial. [25 marks]
(b) Critically examine the process of selection of the jury for the trial. [25 marks]
(May 1994)
or
4. Is our system of criminal justice in the Crown Court and the Magistrates' Courts satisfactory?
(May 1992)
or
5. Jeremy, aged 40, is alleged to have stolen £60,000 from his employer, Katherine.
(i) In what courts may Jeremy be prosecuted? What are the implications if one court is chosen rather than another? [18 marks]
(ii) If he is convicted of theft, to what courts may he appeal, assuming that he takes every opportunity of appealing open to him? [18 marks]
(iii) If he is acquitted, or convicted and given what the prosecution regards as a light sentence, how can the prosecution have the acquittal or sentence appealed against or reviewed? [14 marks]
(May 1991)
Guidance
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