Criminal Litigation Handbook 2013-2014
Published on 8. August 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
584 pages
978-0-19-967648-4 (ISBN)
Description
The Criminal Litigation Handbook offers a comprehensive and pratical guide to the areas of criminal litigation covered in the Legal Practice Course. Making effective use of realistic case studies backed up by online documentation, the text combines theory with practical considerations and encourages students to focus on putting their knowledge into a practical context. Written in an informal and accessible style, it covers all procedural and evidential issues that arise in criminal cases. The more complex areas of criminal litigation are examined using numerous diagrams, flowcharts and examples, while potential changes in the law are highlighted by specially designed 'Looking Ahead' boxes. Chapters end with key points summaries and self-test questions, enabling students to quickly sum up what they have read and test their own knowledge. The comprehensive Online Resource Centre offers vital support to students throughout their course. Updates are freely accessible to enable students to keep up to date with developments in the field, while links to other useful websites and legislation encourage students to explore the subject area fully.
An additional online chapter exploring the practice and dynamics of police station practice is also included for students interested in pursuing police station accreditation as a qualification. An interactive timeline distinguishing between the three classifications of offences (summary-only, either-way and indictable-only) helps students to see how the whole criminal litigation process fits together and the issues that they need to keep in mind at particular points. Lecturers are able to access video clips of fictional but realistic court proceedings which follow the case studies included in the text; documentation supporting these case studies is also provided via the site. Additional videos cover the procedure at the police station and sentencing in the Crown Court. Online Resource Centre Student Resources Answers to self-test questions Bad character case compendium Case study documentation Police station checklist Criminal Litigation Express Train timeline Updates Web Chapter 1: Advising at the Police Station - Practical Steps Web Chapter 2: Regulatory Crime Web Chapter 3: Sentencing in Road Traffic Cases Web links Lecturer Resources Video case studies
An additional online chapter exploring the practice and dynamics of police station practice is also included for students interested in pursuing police station accreditation as a qualification. An interactive timeline distinguishing between the three classifications of offences (summary-only, either-way and indictable-only) helps students to see how the whole criminal litigation process fits together and the issues that they need to keep in mind at particular points. Lecturers are able to access video clips of fictional but realistic court proceedings which follow the case studies included in the text; documentation supporting these case studies is also provided via the site. Additional videos cover the procedure at the police station and sentencing in the Crown Court. Online Resource Centre Student Resources Answers to self-test questions Bad character case compendium Case study documentation Police station checklist Criminal Litigation Express Train timeline Updates Web Chapter 1: Advising at the Police Station - Practical Steps Web Chapter 2: Regulatory Crime Web Chapter 3: Sentencing in Road Traffic Cases Web links Lecturer Resources Video case studies
Reviews / Votes
Review from previous edition This book gives detailed and helpfully set out information. The summaries at the end of each chapter are succinct and very useful for revision, perfect for the exam! Bethan Johnson, LPC student, Plymouth University The Criminal Litigation Handbook is an invaluable resource for any LPC student. The text is written in an informal and accessible style, and has an easy-to-follow structure. The key points are illustrated with case studies and online documentation, enabling students to gain a firm understanding of the core areas. Sophie Lynch, LPC student, College of Law The Criminal Litigation Handbook is an invaluable source of reference for any early-year criminal practitioner. The text covers all the key procedural and evidential issues in an accessible and easy to understand style. It's an ideal companion when representing a client at the police station or in court. Amy Burgess, Solicitor, Gavin Edmondson Solicitors LtdMore details
Series
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Flowcharts and forms
Dimensions
Height: 292 mm
Width: 206 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1262 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-967648-4 (9780199676484)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Martin Hannibal is a Barrister and Senior Lecturer in Law at Staffordshire University. He has wide experience of teaching criminal procedure and evidence.
Content
PART 1 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL LITIGATION ; 1. Introduction ; 2. An Introduction to the Law of Criminal Evidence and Advocacy ; PART 2 INVESTIGATION AND CHARGE ; 3. The Powers to Stop, Search and Arrest ; 4. Detention and Interrogation ; 5. The Right to Silence at the Police Station ; 6. Challenging unlawfully and unfairly obtained evidence ; 7. Obtaining Identification Evidence ; 8. The Decision to Prosecute and the Prosecution's Duties of Disclosure of Evidence ; PART 3 FROM CHARGE TO TRIAL ; 9. Public Funding and Early Stages of the Criminal Justice Process ; 10. The Law and Practice relating to Court Bail ; 11. Prosecuting an Either-Way Offence ; 12. Prosecuting Summary Offences ; 13. Crown Court Proceedings Pre-Trial ; 14. Trial Before the Crown Court ; PART 4 PROVING THE CASE - THE RULES OF CRIMINAL EVIDENCE ; 15. The Burden of Proof ; 16. Witness Evidence ; 17. Corroboration, the 'Turnbull Guidelines' and Opinion Evidence ; 18. Hearsay Evidence ; 19. Character Evidence and the accused as a witness at trial ; 20. Private Privilege ; PART 5 POST CONVICTION: SENTENCING AND APPEALS ; 21. Sentencing Procedure and the General Principles of Sentencing ; 22. Specific Types of Sentence and the Plea in Mitigation ; 23. Appeals ; PART 6 YOUTH JUSTICE ; 24. Youth Justice Introduction ; 25. Prosecuting Young Offenders ; 26. Sentencing Young Offenders