Crim SGS 4

Crim SGS 4

1. S4 Bail Act 1976

   • Para 1A?
     • Exceptions- Sch1 Part 1= Substantial grounds
       • FTS= 2(1)(a)
         • CFOB= 2(1)(b)
           • IWW= 2(1)(c)
             • Defence= Bail conditions appropriate? Relevant & proportionate
               • Apply facts throughout
         • Para 9= Support or deny

2. Conditions

   • Residence
   • Tagging
   • Curfew
   • Reporting
   • Surrender passport
   • Surety
   • Security
   • Exclusions

3. Plea before venue and allocation

   • S17A MCA 1980= Not Guilty Plea
     • Silent= Court decides
       • S19 MCA= Guidelines
         • Over Mag's powers?= CC
           • Or not?= Powers of Criminal Courts Sentencing Act 2000
             • Can ask for an indication of sentence
               • Court declines jurisdiction= No appeal
                 • Crown Ad= Jury sympathy & More chance of acquittal
                   • Crown Dis= Jury sympathy with victim, Cost, Time, Stress & Higher sentence