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Legal Terms - Advance indication of a sentence
When appearing before the Crown Court, the defendant has the option to seek the judge to provide a sentence indication.
If the defendant pleads guilty instead of proceeding with a trial, it is probable that the case will be resolved in their favor. The hearing typically occurs in a public courtroom and is typically requested during the plea and trial preparation hearing. The judge has absolute autonomy in deciding whether or not to provide an indication and is not required to provide an explanation if they choose not to do so. The judge is obligated to follow any hint provided. If the defendant chooses not to enter a plea of guilty, the indication becomes ineffective. Instructions on the process can be found in the case of R v Goodyear [2005] EWCA Crim 888, [2005] 3 All ER 117.
When appearing before the Crown Court, the defendant has the option to seek the judge to provide a sentence indication.
If the defendant pleads guilty instead of proceeding with a trial, it is probable that the case will be resolved in their favor. The hearing typically occurs in a public courtroom and is typically requested during the plea and trial preparation hearing. The judge has absolute autonomy in deciding whether or not to provide an indication and is not required to provide an explanation if they choose not to do so. The judge is obligated to follow any hint provided. If the defendant chooses not to enter a plea of guilty, the indication becomes ineffective. Instructions on the process can be found in the case of R v Goodyear [2005] EWCA Crim 888, [2005] 3 All ER 117.
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