... case to be heard. This is a way of judging each case individually and so cutting out unnecessary trials, so saving time and money. - Summary offence: one which can only be tried at the MagistratesÆ Court. Examples of summary offences are criminal damage causing less than ú5,000 worth of damage, drink-driving and driving without insurance. Magistrates try all summary cases. - Committal proceedings are where defendants are sent by magistrates to be tried at the Crown Court. This only happens if the charge against the defendant is a triable either way offence and either the defendant has chosen to be tried at the Crown Court or the magistrates are of the opinion that the offence is too serious to be tried by themselves. Either-way Cases are cases with a greater significance such as theft, burglary or actual bodily harm. The mode of trial needs to be established. The magistrate ...

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