sheriff court

noun

1. (in Scotland) a court having jurisdiction to try summarily or on indictment all but the most serious crimes and to deal with most civil actions

Example Sentences

He admitted the offence at Glasgow Sheriff Court, saying the Willy Wonka backlash had taken a toll on his mental health.

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Taylor appeared at Ayr Sheriff Court in September 2023 where he was given two community payback orders for 400 hours of unpaid work.

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Hogg admitted shouting and swearing and acting in an abusive manner towards his wife Gillian when he appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court.

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Last week, Falkirk Sheriff Court heard MacCallum forged signatures of charity staff and rerouted cash from fundraising accounts for her own use between 2011 and 2021.

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MacCallum, who appeared at Falkirk Sheriff Court by video link from prison, was told by Sheriff Maryam Labaki that she had "brought devastation" to those who had trusted her.

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