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Case Details
Offence Details: | Arrest by a constable for breaking / likely to break bail conditions - duty to surrender into the custody of a court Arrest by a constable for breaking / likely to break bail conditions - duty to surrender into the custody of a court Arrest by a constable for breaking / likely to break bail conditions - duty to surrender into the custody of a court
Next Steps at this First Hearing / First Appearance
At the first hearing (usually in the Magistrates' Court), the charges are formally read. The defendant is asked to enter a plea. If pleading guilty, sentencing can sometimes happen immediately or be adjourned. If pleading not guilty, the court will make directions to manage the case or transfer it to the Crown Court for trial.
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.
General Case Information
This listing represents public court record proceedings for LAFFAN, Martin. The legal proceedings will occur at Lancaster Magistrates and County Court (Lancaster Courthouse) - Courtroom 01. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Source: HMCTS Public Court Lists.