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OTTWAY-FOSTER, Tayvon

Case Reference: CZ2DV9FOBM

Case Details

Reference

CZ2DV9FOBM

Court

Croydon Magistrates' Court - Courtroom 01

Magistrate

Miss Aghatise JP , Mrs Budge JP , Mrs Cann JP , District Judge (MC) Gledhill , Mr McKerrow JP , Ms Parish JP , Mr Yaqub JP

Hearing Date

24 June 2026

Time

10am

Hearing Type

Mention & Fix

Court Type

Magistrates

Prosecutor

METPF

Case Details

Offence Details: | Conspire to commit robbery Reporting Restrictions: | Press/Publication restrictions apply to this case

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: Magistrates' Court - Magistrates' Courts handle virtually all summary offences (minor offences) and start the proceedings for serious offences. They are presided over by three volunteer Magistrates (advised by a legal advisor) or a single qualified District Judge. They do not have a jury.

UK Offence & Sentencing Guidelines

Robbery

Robbery is theft accompanied by the use of force, or the threat of force, on any person at the time of or immediately before the theft.

Sentencing: Indictable only offence (can only be tried in the Crown Court). Sentencing ranges from a community order for minor, low-harm incidents up to life imprisonment for armed or highly violent robberies.
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.

For a single summary/either-way offence, magistrates can sentence a defendant to a maximum of 6 months in prison (or up to 12 months for multiple either-way offences), alongside unlimited fines and community orders.

Magistrates are trained volunteers from the local community who sit in panels of three. A District Judge is a qualified legal professional who sits alone. Both have the same sentencing powers.

Robbery is theft accompanied by the use of force, or the threat of force, on any person at the time of or immediately before the theft.

Indictable only offence (can only be tried in the Crown Court). Sentencing ranges from a community order for minor, low-harm incidents up to life imprisonment for armed or highly violent robberies.

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