Criminal Trial

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There are two types of criminal offences;

• Summary offences, i.e., offences that are tried by a judge sitting alone
• Indictable offences, i.e., offences that can be tried by a judge and jury.

There are two types of trial:

• A summary trial - a trial conducted by a judge sitting alone
• A jury trial - a trial conducted by a judge sitting with a jury.

If you are accused of a criminal offence, you may qualify for criminal legal aid, which provides free legal representation in criminal cases.

Before the actual trial takes place, there are a number of issues that will come up including the Book of Evidenceand the option of pleading guilty.

After the trial, there is the sentence.