First hearing - either-way offene
plea before venue - correct answer D asked to indicate their
plea
guilty plea - correct answer court will proceed to sentence
court powers to sentence - correct answer if powers are
sufficient, sentence could be passed immediately
committal for sentence - correct answer court feels powers
are insufficient
not guilty plea - correct answer court considers where the trial
is allocated
allocation hearing - correct answer considers factual and legal
complications
indication of sentence - correct answer defendant able to ask
indication of sentence if they plead guilty, but up to court discretion
election - correct answer court asks defendant if they consent
to MC or elect trial in CC
CC benefits - correct answer acquittal rate higher, may not
sentence harshly
summary benefits benefits - correct answer trial is quicker,
less expensive
criminal damage at CC - correct answer over £5,000 / arson
