Full Description
Smith & Hogan: Criminal Law is regarded as the leading doctrinal textbook on criminal law in England and Wales and has been for almost 40 years. The legal principles and rules involved in criminal law are often complex and technical. It is essential therefore, that students have a clear and comprehensive account of the law to guide their study. For generations of students Smith & Hogan: Criminal Law has fulfilled that need. It provides a detailed and critical exposition of the general principles of criminal liability and the law of the most important crimes. Its authoritative nature renders it popular with practitioners and leads to its frequent citation by the courts. The book is complimented by an Online Resource Centre providing updates and useful weblinks.
Contents
PART I. GENERAL PRINCIPLES; 1. Crime and sentence; 2. The definition of a crime; 3. The classification of offences; 4. The elements of a crime: actus reus; 5. The elements of a crime: mens rea; 6. Crimes of negligence; 7. Crimes of strict liability; 8. Parties to crime; 9. Assistance after the offence; 10. Vicarious liability and liability of associations; 11. Defences; 12. Incitement, conspiracy and attempt; PART II. PARTICULAR CRIMES; 13. Murder; 14. Manslaughter; 15. Offences related to homicide; 16. Non-fatal offences against the person; 17. Sexual offences; 18. Theft and related offences; 19. Offences involving deception and fraud; 20. Blackmail and related offences; 21. Burglary and related offences; 22. Handling and related offences; 23. Forgery; 24. Offences of damage to property; 25. Computer misuse offences; 26. Criminal libels and related offences; 27. Offences against public order; 28. Road traffic offences; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX
