Adam Johnson

[partridge amongst the pig]

A verdict . Just thought I'd say it again.

As I understand it.

 

[Sima]

Probably to confirm charges and plea, and set a date for the trial itself which could potentially last weeks

He's already done his plea iirc, which was not guilty.

 

[Roker Mackem]

I think I'm more annoyed that he's out with mag players than owt else.

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He's already done his plea iirc, which was not guilty.

It wasn't his plea. They said the indications were he'd plea not guilty.

 

[Freddie the Greek]

My verdict is Stevos is no legal expert.

Will drag on all summer this fucker.

Stevos - No win no fee!

 

[MunkyHeed]

Anyone know the system?

What happens in the initial hearing? The plead?

Then when will the trial be set?

My understanding is that it's the plead and a date set for the trial.
Then if he pleads guilty, they won't need a jury and it's just to argue how severe the punishment. That'll be done sooner rather than later.
If he pleads not-guilty, then the 2 sides have to prepare a case, a jury sworn in etc. A date will be set further in the future.

No expert - just how I understand it's done.

 

[Liverpool Beachball]

He's already done his plea iirc, which was not guilty.

He did aye but he gets the chance to confirm it. The CPS will also lay out some evidence and the judge will decide if there is a sufficient case to proceed to the full trial itself

 

[DufraisFTM]

He's already done his plea iirc, which was not guilty.

Didn't enter a plea.

 

[KGC83]

It's his hearing on Wednesday when, as I understand it, we should get a verdict.

Yep, simple as that

 

[DufraisFTM]

Yep, simple as that

Toss a coin on the day?

 

[billydwarf]

Better call Sol

 

[Hatful Of Hollow]

Better call Sol

Campbell?

 

[billydwarf]

Campbell?

The lawyer from Breaking Bad

 

[Jongi]

Anyone know the system?

What happens in the initial hearing? The plead?

Then when will the trial be set?

At a preliminary hearing a timetable is set for the case. That timetable includes a date for the prosecution to serve their papers, a date for the plea and case management hearing (PCMH) and a date for the defence to serve a defence case statement.

A plea isn't always taken at a preliminary hearing as the defendant sometimes isn't arraigned until the PCMH. A preliminary hearing can literally involve setting the timetable only.

Some Judges are more proactive and push for a plea and if that is not guilty, set a trial date including a trial length based on an estimate agreed between the prosecution and defence counsel.

Unless either side is put on notice prior to a preliminary hearing, bail will be the same as before.

I think I read last time that Johnson's solicitor indicated that it would be a plea of not guilty? If that's the case, I expect he will put that plea in and a trial date will be set.

Very uneventful hearings

 

[Rober33]

At a preliminary hearing a timetable is set for the case. That timetable includes a date for the prosecution to serve their papers, a date for the plea and case management hearing (PCMH) and a date for the defence to serve a defence case statement.

A plea isn't always taken at a preliminary hearing as the defendant sometimes isn't arraigned until the PCMH. A preliminary hearing can literally involve setting the timetable only.

Some Judges are more proactive and push for a plea and if that is not guilty, set a trial date including a trial length based on an estimate agreed between the prosecution and defence counsel.

Unless either side is put on notice prior to a preliminary hearing, bail will be the same as before.

I think I read last time that Johnson's solicitor indicated that it would be a plea of not guilty? If that's the case, I expect he will put that plea in and a trial date will be set.

Very uneventful hearings

True, but it will be another chance for the paps to get their pictures as he enters and leaves court.

 

[Stevos]

This is the smb mate,full of legal "experts"

I agree mate, it is, but I'm not one of them and never claimed to be - my post shows how much I know about the system. I was trying to be helpful but got it wrong - so shoot me.

 

[Hatful Of Hollow]

The lawyer from Breaking Bad

Anar man

It's Saul

 

[Quillips]

Pisses me off that be doesn't start. No f***ing excuse for it. If he's in the squad, he should start!

WLDWWDD I was happy with Dick not starting AJ.

 

[two left feet]

My mate Dave's gran's budgie's vet's cleaner reckons he's not guilty. Surely doesn't need a trial in that case.

 

[Geronimo]

I heard it's not looking too good

 

[Freddie the Greek]

I heard it's not looking too good

Well it's hardly looking class is it.