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GILCHRIST Darren

Case Reference: 10U05134923

Case Details

Reference

10U05134923

Court

Newcastle

Magistrate

MR RECORDER ANDREW LATIMER , HIS HONOUR JUDGE GITTINS , HIS HONOUR JUDGE BINDLOSS , HIS HONOUR JUDGE SPRAGG , RECORDER GIULIANI , MR RECORDER M GIULIANI , HER HONOUR JUDGE SCOTT , HER HONOUR JUDGE MORELAND , HIS HONOUR JUDGE MORAN , MISS RECORDER G KELLY KC , MRS RECORDER G KELLY , HER HONOUR JUDGE CLEMITSON , HER HONOUR JUDGE S. MALLETT , HIS HONOUR JUDGE DOIG , HIS HONOUR JUDGE EARL , MR RECORDER WALKER , HIS HONOUR JUDGE ADAMS , MR RECORDER A WALKER

Hearing Date

7 May 2026

Time

10:00 AM

Hearing Type

For Trial

Court Type

crown

Prosecutor

CPS

Case Details

Complainant's anonymity protected by virtue of Section 1 of the Sexual Offences Amendment Act 1992, Order made under Section 4 of the Contempt of Court Act 1981, Section 49 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 applies, TE 2D

Next Steps at this Trial

During the trial, the prosecution presents evidence and calls witnesses to prove the defendant committed the crime. The defense cross-examines the witnesses and presents its own evidence. Once all evidence is heard, the magistrates, district judge, or a jury (in the Crown Court) will decide if the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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 GILCHRIST Darren. The legal proceedings will occur at Newcastle. 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

A trial in the Magistrates' Court typically lasts from a few hours to a few days. Crown Court trials with a jury can last from several days to multiple weeks, depending on complexity and the number of witnesses.

If the verdict is not guilty (acquitted), the defendant is free to leave and cannot be prosecuted again for the same incident based on the same evidence.

If found guilty, the judge or magistrates will proceed to sentence the defendant, either immediately or at a separate sentencing hearing after a pre-sentence report is prepared.

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.

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