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what is bail?
Being allowed to leave custody until a court date, often with conditions
What is crime?
Breaking the law by doing something harmful or wrong
What are magistrates?
Volunteers who hear minor cases and decide guilt and punishment
Who decides if someone is guilty in a Crown Court trial?
A jury
What are laws?
The rules made by a government that everyone is expected to follow and you can be punished if you break them
What are the 4 different types of punishment?
Retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation & public protection
What are aggravating factors?
Factors that make the crime more serious- may lead to a harsher sentence