Usually held at a police station to allow witnesses to identify an offender.

Identity Parade

An offence that is tried in the Crown Court. It can be an 'Either Way' charge which is sent ot the Crown Court or a more serious 'Indictable Only', e.g. murder

Indictable

Another term for a Magistrate

Justice of the Peace

For certain offenders and certain charges legal aid can be granted where the offender does not have to pay for legal representation in court. Not all offenders receive this, only if the charge is serious enough and if they have a difficult financial situation

Legal Aid

Information put to the court by the defence to reduce the sentence

Mitigation

The procedure by which Magistrates decide whether an ‘either way’ offence can be tried by them or the Crown Court. The defendant can still decide where he/she wishes to be tried

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Glossary of Common Legal Terms

West Hertfordshire Magistrates

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