Criminal Litigation Handbook 2014-2015 (Legal Practice Course Guide)

Criminal Litigation Handbook 2014-2015 (Legal Practice Course Guide)

by Lisa Mountford (Author), Martin Hannibal (Author)

Synopsis

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 that 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 links Additional chapters on: Advising at the Police Station - Practical Steps Regulatory Crime Sentencing in Road Traffic Cases Lecturer Resources Video case studies

$3.25

Quantity

1 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 592
Edition: 10
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 31 Jul 2014

ISBN 10: 0198715862
ISBN 13: 9780198715863

Media Reviews
Review from previous edition 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, former LPC student, University 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 Ltd
Author Bio
Lisa Mountford is a Solicitor and Senior Lecturer in Law and Fellow of Teaching and Learning at Staffordshire University. She has extensive experience teaching criminal litigation to LPC students and sitting as a magistrate.