Sqe1 - Criminal Practice 122 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

Interest of justice test: -whether D is likely to lose liberty, livelihood or suffer serious reputational damage -whether the case requires determination of substantial question of law, e.g. challenging identification evidence, hearsay evidence etc -if D is unable to understand proceedings or state own case -if it involves tracing witness, interview them -if it is in the interest of another person {Ans: NA}Case management form is completed by court's legal advisor with help with P & D., including: -details W to be called -details of agreed prosecution witness -estimate length of trial -any likely application to court -any special arrangement -confirmed that D has been advised of credit of guilty plea {Ans: }If D has conviction that is old, minor or unrelated to current charge, D may still receive good character direction. {Ans: NA}Prosecution cannot appeal decision by jury to acquit D, but can appeal rulings made by judge during trial, e.g judge's decision of no case to answer. Attorney General may refer case to Court of Appeal if they feel sentence passed is too lenient and permission is granted by Court of Appeal. {Ans: NA}D must lodge written notice of appeal with convicting/sentencing court within