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A man pleads not guilty to a charge of common assault and his trial takes place in the Magistrates’ Court.
It is alleged that the man punched a woman to the face during an incident outside a night club in a city centre in the early hours of the morning. The man denies that he is the person who punched the woman. Two witnesses give evidence at the man’s trial stating that they saw him punch the woman. The man gives evidence in his defence and states that the two witnesses are mistaken.
The man is convicted of the common assault and wants to appeal against his conviction to the Crown Court.
How will the man’s appeal be determined by the Crown Court?
A. At a hearing of all the evidence by a Crown Court Judge sitting with lay magistrates.
B. At a hearing of all the evidence by a Crown Court Judge and jury.
C. At a hearing of all the evidence by a Crown Court Judge sitting alone.
D. By a Crown Court Judge sitting alone considering only the written grounds of appeal.
E. By a Crown Court Judge sitting alone considering only the points of law certified by the Magistrates’ Court.
A - At a hearing of all the evidence by a Crown Court Judge sitting with lay magistrates.
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