crown court

British

noun

English law a court of criminal jurisdiction holding sessions in towns throughout England and Wales at which circuit judges hear and determine cases

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Judge Julie Cooper told the 16-year-old: "These matters, as you've probably been told, can't be dealt with in youth court and all matters are being sent to the crown court at Guildford."

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He is due to appear at Guildford Crown Court on Monday.

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When asked about one of the complainants, he told Newcastle Crown Court the man seemed unbothered when Hall told him he was HIV positive.

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William Lloyd-Lavery, 77, of Richmond Avenue, Lisburn, was told by the judge at Belfast Crown Court that "a sentence of imprisonment is likely".

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Seven men and three women are on trial at Winchester Crown Court.

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