Magistrates to Crown court

• Who is the appeal available to?

  Defendants only
• How many days must an appeal be made within?

  21 days
• What must be the reason for the appeal?

  Sentencing or conviction- there is an automatic right to D if they pleaded not guilty
• What happens if it is an appeal against conviction?

  Crown court judge rehears the case with Magistrate.

  Either agree to the same decision or can reverse it
• What happens if the appeal is against Sentence?

  Crown court judge can increase sentence but only to a max of 6 months