crown courts
Serious criminal venues
Crown courts are the higher criminal courts in England and Wales, handling serious offenses like murder, rape, and armed robbery.
Cases are heard before a judge and jury, unlike magistrates' courts which handle minor matters.
The case was referred to the crown court for trial.
Crown courts also hear appeals from magistrates' courts.
- jury trialsLegal hearings with citizen panels
- judgesLegal proceeding overseers
- murder trialsCourt cases for killing
- criminal casesLawsuits against alleged offenders
- sentencing hearingsCourt sessions determining punishment
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