Question 1 of 10

SA4 – Procedures in the magistrate’s courts In which circumstances can the magistrates commit an offender to the Crown Court for sentence?

A. A B. The magistrates can commit an offender convicted of any offence to the Crown Court for sentence provided they are satisfied that their sentencing powers are inadequate. C. B D. The magistrates can commit an offender convicted of any either-way offence to the Crown Court for sentence provided they are satisfied that their sentencing powers are inadequate. E. C F. The magistrates can only commit an offender convicted of any either-way offence to the Crown Court for sentence if the offender has entered a guilty plea. G. D H. The magistrates can commit an offender convicted of any either-way offence to the Crown Court for sentence provided the interests of justice test is satisfied.