[USMA:8990] Re: Trial date coming up

[i.moseley]

> I would think that it will be a one day trial. It is just an offence, not a
> crime he committed. 

Bit of confusion here. The distinction in UK law is (currently):-
 criminal law - 
1] summary offence magistrates court only (no jury)
2] indictable offence crown court only (jury)
3] triable either way offence (either, currently defendant's choice)

Mr Thorburn has committed an offence which is summary only.

Civil law (disputes between two people/companies) - county/small calims
court