Crown Courts are a type of court in the United Kingdom that handle serious criminal cases. They deal with offenses such as robbery, murder, and sexual assault. Crown Courts are presided over by a judge and often include a jury, which is responsible for determining the guilt or innocence of the defendant. These courts are part of the UK judicial system and operate at a higher level than Magistrates' Courts. Crown Courts also have the authority to impose more severe penalties, including long prison sentences, reflecting the seriousness of the cases they handle.