Question 1 of 8

Which of the following is a possible outcome when a youth and adult appear before the magistrates' court jointly charged with an either way offence of burglary which carries 14 years and to which they will both plead guilty?

A. A B. The court will take a plea from the adult. If the adult is committed for sentence, then the youth will be committed for sentence as well if it is in the interests of justice to do so. C. B D. The youth is charged with a grave crime. If the court concludes that a sentence substantially in excess of two years should be available the youth will be sent to the Crown Court. E. C F. The youth is charged with a grave crime. The court will take a plea from the adult. If the adult is committed for sentence, then the youth will be committed for sentence as well. G. D H. The court will take a plea from the adult. If the adult is sentenced in the magistrates court, then the youth will also be sentenced there to ensure consistency.