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A quick definition of triable either way:

Triable either way: A type of offense in English law that can be prosecuted in either the Crown Court or a magistrates' court. Some offenses are considered less serious and can only be tried in a magistrates' court, while others are more serious and can only be tried in the Crown Court. However, for offenses that are triable either way, the defendant can choose to be tried in the Crown Court with a judge and jury, or in a magistrates' court. If the defendant does not choose the Crown Court, the magistrates may decide to send the case to the Crown Court if they believe it is too serious for a magistrates' court trial.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Triable either way is a term used in English law to describe an offense that can be prosecuted in either the Crown Court or a magistrates' court.

For example, theft and most burglaries are considered triable either way. This means that the defendant can choose to be tried in the Crown Court, where there is a judge and jury, or in a magistrates' court. If the defendant chooses a magistrates' court trial, the magistrates may decide that the case is too serious and should be committed to the Crown Court for trial.

Another example of a triable either way offense is assault causing actual bodily harm. This offense can be prosecuted in either the Crown Court or a magistrates' court, depending on the severity of the case.

These examples illustrate the definition of triable either way because they show that certain offenses can be prosecuted in either court, giving the defendant the option to choose where they want to be tried. However, if the offense is deemed too serious by the magistrates, it will be committed to the Crown Court for trial.

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BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
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@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
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Cool
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Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
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Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
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BatmanBeyond
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Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
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This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
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I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
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