indictable offence

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indictable offence

an offence is indictable if it itself may be tried on indictment or is triable either way. See SUMMARY OFFENCE.

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John Perera, chair of the bench, said: "This is an indictable only offence and you will go to the crown court.

Christopher Fontaine, prosecuting, said the charge was an indictable only offence, meaning it could only be dealt with in the higher court.

Man accused of killing friend, 60, during night out; VICTIM DIED DAYS AFTER CITY CENTRE ALTERCATION

According to the Crown Prosecution Service website this law means: "Defendants charged with an indictable only offence and appearing before a magistrates' court for the first time .

warning of 'catastrophic reaction'

The prosecution said it was an indictable only offence which has to be dealt with at the Crown court and applied for a remand in custody.

Accused in court on drugs charge

Julie Hughes, prosecuting, said the charge of causing death by dangerous driving was an indictable only offence and would have to be heard at the crown court.

Son of Gypsy Wedding star in dock on A55 crash death rap; FATAL SMASH ON EXPRESSWAY

The papers indicated that blackmail was an indictable only offence, and had to go before a judge and jury at Crown Court.

Three face Rooney blackmail charges

Paul Anderson, prosecuting, said: "The fraud charge is linked to the indictable only offence.

Directors in court over scam claims; Allegation of bogus college

None entered a plea to the indictable only offence.

Mosque graffiti accused in court

Both men are charged with the indictable only offence of intent to cause grievous bodily harm, but are yet to enter any pleas.

Brothers in court; Pair appear in court

Prosecutor Alun Humphreys told the court said it was an indictable only offence and asked magistrates to remand Davies to appear before Mold Crown Court next week, possibly Wednesday although a firm date has yet to be fixed.