Fatima Is Charged with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Under

Multiple Choice

Fatima is charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm under s.47, Offences Against the Person Act 1861. She decides to plead not guilty. She asks you where her trial will take place. Which is the correct answer?

A) This is an either way offence which may be tried in either the Crown Court or the Magistrates Court
B) This is an indictable only offence which must be tried in the Crown Court
C) This is a summary only offence which must be tried in the Magistrates Court
D) This is an either way offence and must be tried in the Magistrates Court and if she is found guilty, sentencing will take place in the Crown Court