Criminal Litigation: Offence, Sentences, Allocation, Advantages, Legal Aid, Plea in Mitigation
VerifiedAI Summary
This report provides an overview of criminal litigation, focusing on the elements of the offence, range of sentences, procedure for allocation, advantages and disadvantages of Magistrate/Crown Court, legal aid eligibility, and matters to include in a plea in mitigation. It discusses the substantive law for the offence of theft, including the actus reus and mens rea elements, as well as the range of sentences for theft. The report also explains the procedure for allocation of the case to either the Magistrate Court or Crown Court, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each. It further explores the eligibility for legal aid if the trial is allocated to the Crown Court and outlines the matters that should be included in a plea in mitigation to reduce the length of the sentence. Overall, this report provides a comprehensive understanding of criminal litigation and its various aspects.
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