crown court

British

noun

English law a court of criminal jurisdiction holding sessions in towns throughout England and Wales at which circuit judges hear and determine cases

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At Woolwich Crown Court on Wednesday he was sentenced to 13 years in prison, with an additional eight years on licence.

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The judge asked for reports on Pereira's mental health and risk of reoffending, and warned that he may be jailed or sent to the crown court for sentencing.

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The 51-year-old successfully appealed against his conviction, having it overturned by Mr Justice Bennathan at Southwark Crown Court in October.

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At Maidstone Crown Court on Thursday, he was sentenced to 16 years in prison.

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Devenport, 57, denied the charge but was found guilty after a 16-day trial at Chester Crown Court.

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