Criminal Evidence and Procedure
Published on 23. December 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-904968-32-0 (ISBN)
Description
Criminal Evidence and Procedure is a practical guide to the conduct of criminal cases. The text is structured according to the various stages of a criminal case, from mitigation to appeal. It approaches the subject in an integrated way, recognising that there is a substantial degree of interpenetration between evidence and procedure. Procedure is considered in the general order in which steps occur in prosecutions, with solemn and summary procedure dealt with together as far as possible. Matters of evidence are covered as they become relevant to the topics being dealt with. The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995, as amended, remains the core of the text.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-904968-32-0 (9781904968320)
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Previous edition
Book
09/2002
2nd Edition
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Person
Alastair N. Brown is a floating sheriff in Tayside, Central and Fife.
Content
PrefaceTable of StatutesTable of Orders, Rules and RegulationsTable of International MaterialsTable of Cases
1. Absolute BasicsThe courtsThe partiesFinding the lawTypes of procedureThe essentials of evidence
2. JurisdictionThe High Court of JusticiarySheriff court of jurisdictionJP court jurisdiction
3. The Prosecution of CrimeThe Lord AdvocateAdvocate deputesProcurator FiscalThe decision to prosecuteAlternatives to prosecutionChoice of procedureThe prosecutor as "master of the instance"
4. Investigation of crimeIntroductionEffect of irregularity in investigationRegulation of investigators powersDetention and arrestQuestioning of suspects and othersSearch
5. Petition ProcedureJudicial examinationCommittalFull committalCommittal for further examination
6. BailBail applicationsRelevant considerationsConditionsBail appealsBail reviewsBail appeal after conviction
7. Solemn ProceedingsOutlineCrown precognitionPrecognition on authority go petition warrantPrecognition on oathDisclosureDefence precognition and identification paradePlea of guilty before service of indictmentTime limitsThe indictment ProductionsService of the indictmentPreliminary hearing and first dietsThe matters dealt with at preliminary hearing or first dietsAdjournment and alteration of diets
8. Summary Proceedings Incidental applicationsThe complaintAppearance from custodyCitation to appearTime barThe content of the complaintThe first diet in summary procedureDebate on preliminary pleasPrevention of delay in trialsIntermediate dietSpecial defences, lists of witnesses and productions
9. The TrialFailure of accused to appearSolemn procedure: selection of jurySolemn and summary procedure: the framework of the trialThe witnessesThe evidence which the witnesses give
1. Absolute BasicsThe courtsThe partiesFinding the lawTypes of procedureThe essentials of evidence
2. JurisdictionThe High Court of JusticiarySheriff court of jurisdictionJP court jurisdiction
3. The Prosecution of CrimeThe Lord AdvocateAdvocate deputesProcurator FiscalThe decision to prosecuteAlternatives to prosecutionChoice of procedureThe prosecutor as "master of the instance"
4. Investigation of crimeIntroductionEffect of irregularity in investigationRegulation of investigators powersDetention and arrestQuestioning of suspects and othersSearch
5. Petition ProcedureJudicial examinationCommittalFull committalCommittal for further examination
6. BailBail applicationsRelevant considerationsConditionsBail appealsBail reviewsBail appeal after conviction
7. Solemn ProceedingsOutlineCrown precognitionPrecognition on authority go petition warrantPrecognition on oathDisclosureDefence precognition and identification paradePlea of guilty before service of indictmentTime limitsThe indictment ProductionsService of the indictmentPreliminary hearing and first dietsThe matters dealt with at preliminary hearing or first dietsAdjournment and alteration of diets
8. Summary Proceedings Incidental applicationsThe complaintAppearance from custodyCitation to appearTime barThe content of the complaintThe first diet in summary procedureDebate on preliminary pleasPrevention of delay in trialsIntermediate dietSpecial defences, lists of witnesses and productions
9. The TrialFailure of accused to appearSolemn procedure: selection of jurySolemn and summary procedure: the framework of the trialThe witnessesThe evidence which the witnesses give