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INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL CASES GETTING CHARGED
COURT BAIL
TRIAL PROCESS

What is a criminal offence?
What do magistrates do?
What kind of sentence is passed?


Arrest
First mention
Plead Guilty
Plead Not Guilty
Conviction and sentence


What is court bail?
Additional conditions
Who can be a bailor?
Responsibilities of a bailor
What happens if a defendant breaches the court bail?
Can a bailor be discharged?
Can bail conditions be varied?

Case Management and Pre-Trial Conferences
Prosecution's case
Defence's case
Submissions
Verdict


​TRIAL PREPARATION​ ​APPEALSGUIDE FOR WITNESSES

What should a defendant inform the court?
How can a defendant prepare for trial?
Defence of Alibi & Notice of Alibi
Applying for witness summons

What can be appealed?
How to appeal against decisions?
What to expect?
What happens if unable to attend?
Who qualifies as a vulnerable witness?
In-camera proceedings