Criminal law for common law states
By: Donna T. Spears, Thomas V. Hickie.
Contributors: Hickie, Thomas V.
Series: Butterworths questions and answers
Publisher: LexisNexis Butterworths
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Chatswood, N.S.W
Language: eng
Number of pages: 219
ISBN-13: 9780409325287
Subjects: Criminal law -- Australia -- New South Wales -- Problems, exercises, etc; Criminal law -- Australia -- Victoria -- Problems, exercises, etc; Criminal law -- Australia -- South Australia -- Problems, exercises, etc
Genres: Problems, exercises, etc
Description: "A systematic approach to criminal law, focusing on Common Law states. This book, part of the successful series Butterworths Questions and Answers, deals with criminal law in the Common Law states. It provides an understanding of criminal law and gives a clear and systematic approach to tackling questions and giving the right answer during exams. Each chapter commences with a summary of relevant cases and key issues. The question is followed by an answer plan, a sample answer, examiner's comments and a section on common errors to avoid. The authors also give practical hints and tips for essay questions."--Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Murder and involuntary manslaughter; title: Voluntary manslaughter and defences; title: Assaults and sexual assault; title: Property offences; title: Drugs and public order offences; title: Sentencing; title: Pleas in mitigation.