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In English law an either way offence is one that can be heard in either a Magistrates' Court or the Crown Court (with a jury), depending upon the choice of the defendant (who can demand a non-summary trial), or the magistrates (who can decline jurisdiction).

Offences can also be summary offences, which are tried in Magistrate's Courts and indictable offences, which are tried in Crown Courts.

References

http://www.hse.gov.uk/enforce/enforcementguide/court/magistrates/intro.htm

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