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Summary of Facts

The Summary of Facts gives a short statement about what the offence you have been charged with relates to. It gives the potential penalties of the charge and also includes whether you have previous convictions or not. The Judge has this in front of them when they decide on sentencing. It will also be read aloud in court by the Police Prosecutor.