Going to Court
Published on 26. January 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
230 pages
978-0-19-928414-6 (ISBN)
Description
This text is a practical and very useful guide for police officers of all ranks, designed to prepare them for attending court.
Most police officers will at some point be required to attend court and many officers attend on a regular basis. Going to Court is a unique text which demystifies and explains the court process. The book covers the main features and processes of the four relevant courts for police officers - the Magistrate's Court, the Crown Court, the Youth Court and the Coroner's Court. The book provides information on court procedures, giving evidence, case progression and case file preparation. Accessible and easy to use, there are many helpful flowcharts, diagrams, practical tips and court plans.
This book is a must have for all police officers who need advice and practical help with this often daunting experience. It will also be of use to fire service professionals who need to attend court.
Most police officers will at some point be required to attend court and many officers attend on a regular basis. Going to Court is a unique text which demystifies and explains the court process. The book covers the main features and processes of the four relevant courts for police officers - the Magistrate's Court, the Crown Court, the Youth Court and the Coroner's Court. The book provides information on court procedures, giving evidence, case progression and case file preparation. Accessible and easy to use, there are many helpful flowcharts, diagrams, practical tips and court plans.
This book is a must have for all police officers who need advice and practical help with this often daunting experience. It will also be of use to fire service professionals who need to attend court.
Reviews / Votes
This book I feel, will be of particular use to constables both during their initial recruit training stage but also throughout their continuation training and probationary period of service. Excellent reference resource for officers to consult prior to initial appearances at any one of the courts...... * Stuart K. Fairclough, Police Trainer, the Metropolitan Police * Level 1 BSC for undergraduates (1rst year) Introductory to the subject - Simple guide easy to read. A little 'Police officer' focuses rather than support functions. Very useful.^ * Roy Murphy *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
357 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-928414-6 (9780199284146)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Brian Fitzpatrick is a Detective Sergeant at the Specialist Crime Directorate in South London. Previously, he has served at the Croydon, Marylebone, Scotland Yard Anti-Terrorist Branch; the Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush, Operation Trident; and the South London Murder Investigation Team. He has extensive experience of appearing in court.
Content
GLOSSARY ; 1. Introduction ; 2. The Legal Professions ; 3. The Magistrates' Court ; 4. The Magistrates' Court: Sentencing and Bail ; 5. The Youth Court ; 6. Applications in the Magistrates' Court ; 7. The Crown Court ; 8. Crown Court: Preliminaries ; 9. Crown Court: Trial by Jury ; 10. Applications in the Crown Court ; 11. Crown Court: Guilty Pleas and Sentencing ; 12. The Coroner's Court ; 13. Preparing for Court ; 14. Trial Procedure ; 15. Giving Evidence ; APP.1: SAMPLE SEARCH WARRANTS AND FORMS ; APPENDIX 2: USEFUL REFERENCES