Indictable Only meaning

in judicial proceedings Perjury is an indictable-only offence, attracting a maximum of seven years’ imprisonment and/or a fine. The constituent parts of this offence are set out as follows: being a witness or an interpreter who has been duly sworn in judicial proceedings wilfully making a material statement that is false, and knowing it is untrue or not believing it to be true Assisting, encouraging or procuring perjury contrary to section 1 of the Act 1911 (PeA 1911) is likewise an indictable offence and also carries the same ceiling penalty. Where the principal wrongdoing amounts to a lesser offence triable either way, the maximum sentence available on indictment is two years’ custody and/or a fine; if dealt with summarily, the court may impose an unlimited fine and/or a custodial term not exceeding the general limit in a magistrates’ court (or both). See Practice Note: Sentences imposed following conviction—General limits on magistrates’ courts powers to impose custodial sentences following...

The elements of the offence of dangerous driving Dangerous driving arises under section 1 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (RTA 1988). It is an indictable-only offence, triable solely in the Crown Court. The offence comprises the following: causing the death of another person by: driving a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place dangerously The issue is whether the defendant’s driving fell far below the standard expected of a competent and careful driver, and whether it would be obvious to such a driver that driving in that manner was dangerous. This is an objective assessment. It must be obvious to the competent and careful driver that it is dangerous to either: drive in that manner, or use the vehicle in its existing condition This is a strict liability offence. No mental element is required. Even without an intention to drive dangerously, if the defendant...

All criminal cases begin in the magistrates' court however serious the offence. Every criminal matter starts in the magistrates' court, however grave the offence...