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HEGARTY Dean

Case Reference: 46XY0284721

Case Details

Reference

46XY0284721

Court

Maidstone

Magistrate

HIS HONOUR JUDGE STEVENSON , HIS HONOUR JUDGE OLIVER SAXBY KC , HIS HONOUR JUDGE ST JOHN-STEVENS , HIS HONOUR JUDGE HARRIS , HIS HONOUR JUDGE LAZARUS , HIS HONOUR JUDGE ROBERT LAZARUS , HIS HONOUR JUDGE SMITH - THE HONORARY RECORDER OF MAIDSTONE , HIS HONOUR JUDGE JULIAN SMITH , HIS HONOUR JUDGE BRANSTON , HIS HONOUR JUDGE GRIFFITHS , HIS HONOUR JUDGE LUCAS KC

Hearing Date

7 May 2026

Time

2:45 pm

Hearing Type

For Mention

Court Type

crown

Prosecutor

CPS

Case Details

*RE ABUSE OF PROCESS, COUNSEL VIA CVP DEFENDANT EXCUSED

Next Steps at this Mention / Case Management / Directions

A mention hearing is scheduled to deal with administrative or legal issues that arise before a trial. This includes discussing outstanding evidence, resolve disclosure disputes, review witness availability, or address bail conditions. The defendant may or may not need to attend, depending on court directions.

Court Jurisdiction: Crown Court - The Crown Court handles serious criminal cases (indictable-only offences, like murder, rape, robbery) and either-way offences sent up by the Magistrates' Court. Trials are heard by a judge and a jury of 12 citizens. Sentencing powers are up to the statutory maximum for the offence (including life imprisonment).

General Case Information

This listing represents public court record proceedings for HEGARTY Dean. The legal proceedings will occur at Maidstone. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Source: HMCTS Public Court Lists.
Disclaimer: The legal definitions and sentencing guidelines above are for general educational purposes under English Law and do not constitute formal legal representation or advice. If you are facing criminal prosecution, consult a qualified criminal defense solicitor immediately.

Case FAQs & Procedure Guide

Mention hearings are used to keep the case on track. They ensure both the prosecution and defense are complying with court timetables, preventing unnecessary delays on the trial day.

In some instances, if the defendant is represented by a solicitor or barrister, the court may excuse their personal attendance for purely administrative mention hearings. You must confirm this with your legal representative.

Guilt is decided by a jury of 12 randomly selected members of the public, who must decide unanimously (or by a majority, if permitted by the judge) if the defendant is guilty beyond reasonable doubt.

The judge ensures the trial is conducted fairly according to the law, rules on legal arguments, summarizes the case for the jury, and determines the sentence if the defendant is convicted.

Interested in the outcome of this case? You can request more information by emailing the court directly using the Email Court button at the top of the page.

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