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What is a magistrate?

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A magistrate in England and Wales is a judge in the lowest criminal courts. They operate without a jury and rarely impose custodial (jail) sentences. Magistrates normally have 'day jobs' and do not have extensive legal training. Magistrates courts allow solicitors to speak on behalf of defendants (rather than expensive barristers).

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A magistrate in England and Wales is a judge in the lowest criminal courts. They operate without a jury and rarely impose custodial (jail) sentences. Magistrates normally have 'day jobs' and do not have extensive legal training. Magistrates courts allow solicitors to speak on behalf of defendants (rather than expensive barristers).

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