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VALKOVSKI Plamen

Case Reference: 20BW1354624

Case Details

Reference

20BW1354624

Court

Birmingham

Magistrate

HER HONOUR JUDGE CRABB , HIS HONOUR JUDGE DEAN KERSHAW , HIS HONOUR JUDGE S ASH KC , HIS HONOUR JUDGE BUTTERFIELD KC , HIS HONOUR JUDGE HENDERSON , MR RECORDER CLOSE KC , MR RECORDER B CLOSE , HER HONOUR JUDGE A JACOBS , HIS HONOUR JUDGE A SMITH KC , THE RECORDER OF BIRMINGHAM , HIS HONOUR JUDGE P FARRER KC , MR RECORDER C FOSTER , HER HONOUR JUDGE H KUBIK KC , HIS HONOUR JUDGE BOND , HIS HONOUR JUDGE G LUBEGA , MR RECORDER ALI KC , MR RECORDER Z ALI

Hearing Date

8 June 2026

Time

10:00 am

Hearing Type

For Mention (Defendant to Attend)

Court Type

crown

Prosecutor

CPS

Case Details

DCS OPN DRIVER screens CPOC1. VALKOWSKI - Bulgarian interpreter - RES HHJ FARRER - LISTED RE LEGAL AID TE 45 mins, Order made under Contempt of Court Act 1981

Next Steps at this Mention / Case Management / Directions

A mention hearing is scheduled to deal with administrative or legal issues that arise before a trial. This includes discussing outstanding evidence, resolve disclosure disputes, review witness availability, or address bail conditions. The defendant may or may not need to attend, depending on court directions.

Court Jurisdiction: Crown Court - The Crown Court handles serious criminal cases (indictable-only offences, like murder, rape, robbery) and either-way offences sent up by the Magistrates' Court. Trials are heard by a judge and a jury of 12 citizens. Sentencing powers are up to the statutory maximum for the offence (including life imprisonment).

General Case Information

This listing represents public court record proceedings for VALKOVSKI Plamen. The legal proceedings will occur at Birmingham. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Source: HMCTS Public Court Lists.
Disclaimer: The legal definitions and sentencing guidelines above are for general educational purposes under English Law and do not constitute formal legal representation or advice. If you are facing criminal prosecution, consult a qualified criminal defense solicitor immediately.

Case FAQs & Procedure Guide

Mention hearings are used to keep the case on track. They ensure both the prosecution and defense are complying with court timetables, preventing unnecessary delays on the trial day.

In some instances, if the defendant is represented by a solicitor or barrister, the court may excuse their personal attendance for purely administrative mention hearings. You must confirm this with your legal representative.

Guilt is decided by a jury of 12 randomly selected members of the public, who must decide unanimously (or by a majority, if permitted by the judge) if the defendant is guilty beyond reasonable doubt.

The judge ensures the trial is conducted fairly according to the law, rules on legal arguments, summarizes the case for the jury, and determines the sentence if the defendant is convicted.

Interested in the outcome of this case? You can request more information by emailing the court directly using the Email Court button at the top of the page.

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