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Scottish Courts - Modern Studies
- Justice of the Peace Court
- Longest prison sentence
which can be imposed: 60
days
- Maximum fine of up to
£2500
- Minor offences such as breach of the
peace, going through red light, drunk
and disorderly
- Sheriff Court
- Deals with more serious
cases such as assault
and drink driving
- Summary procedure - no
jury present.
- Sheriff may impose prison sentences of up
to 3 months-12 months and fines up to
£10,000
- Range of non custodial options: community payback
and probation
- High Court
- Scotland's highest criminal
court. Edinburgh, Glasgow
and Aberdeen
- Deals with most
serious crimes:
murder, rape, armed
robbery, drug offences.
- Solemn procedure: jury of 15
- Judge decides
sentences.
Unlimited fines
and
imprisonment
- Custodial and
non-custodial options