Question 1 of 10

You prosecute a case in which 2 defendants, Paul and Emma are jointly charged with theft. At the first hearing they both indicate not guilty pleas.Which of the following statements best describes the next step that will be followed?

A. A B. The Magistrates will consider whether the trial can take place in the Magistrates Court. If they decide it can then Paul and Emma will each be asked if they consent. The trial may only take place in the Magistrates Court if both consent. C. B D. The Magistrates will consider whether the trial can take place in the Magistrates Court. If they decide it can then Paul and Emma will each be asked if they consent. If one Defendant consents to summary trial then the other Defendants trial must also take place in the Magistrates Court. E. C F. The Magistrates will consider whether the trial can take place in the Magistrates Court. If they decide it can then Paul and Emma will each be asked if they consent. If Paul elects Crown Court trial and Emma consents to summary trial then there will be two separate trials because each Defendant has the right to choose where to be tried. G. D H. The Magistrates will consider whether the trial can take place in the Magistrates Court. If they decide it can then Paul and Emma will each be asked if they consent. If Paul elects Crown Court trial and Emma consents to summary trial then Paul will be committed to Crown Court for trial and Emmas case will be adjourned in the Magistrates Court to a date after Pauls trial has concluded.