Blackstone's Criminal Practice 2004

Blackstone's Criminal Practice 2004 is the perfect blend of content for the practitioner and an ideal reference when preparing for a case. It is the only court book to incorporate practice and procedure in both the magistrates' courts and Crown Court. The work is recognized for combining depth and clarity of commentary with analysis and insight into how case law might be interpreted.NEW FOR 2004:- Jurisdiction section in Part A- Immigration Offences in Part B- Revision of Part F,...
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Blackstone's Criminal Practice 2004 is the perfect blend of content for the practitioner and an ideal reference when preparing for a case. It is the only court book to incorporate practice and procedure in both the magistrates' courts and Crown Court. The work is recognized for combining depth and clarity of commentary with analysis and insight into how case law might be interpreted.NEW FOR 2004:- Jurisdiction section in Part A- Immigration Offences in Part B- Revision of Part F, including new material on corroboration and evidence of identification further to new PACE CodesCASES INCLUDE:- Rogers (actus reus)- Sheldrake v DPP (burden of proof)- Kanaris (custody time limits)- Clark v Kelly (clerk's role in summary proceedings)- Dietschmann (diminished responsibility)- Bown and Giles (offensive weapon)- Jubb v DPP (reliability of device)- all key decisions setting Sentencing GuidelinesA fully-linked CD-ROM, produced in Folio Views, is available alongside the book (0199263620, £135 + VAT), and includes the full text of relevant statutes from 1996-2003, CPS Charging Standards and Casework Guidelines, and the new Magistrates' Court Sentencing Guidelines 2003. The book and CD are also available together as a pack (0199263639, £195 + VAT).