Defend yourself : facing a charge in court
Anderson, Tim, 1953-2014
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Defend Yourself is a concise guide to defending a charge in court, whether you are representing yourself, or you have a lawyer but want to understand the criminal process better. It provides a wide range of information about court procedure, trials and sentencing. It explains legal principles, with examples drawn from New South Wales.
Main title:
Defend yourself : facing a charge in court / by Tim Anderson.
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Edition:
3rd edition.
Imprint:
Annandale, N.S.W. : Federation Press, 2014.©2014
Collation:
xiii, 106 pages ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Previous edition: 2008.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
IntroductionArrest and questioningIdentification and arrestPolice questioningDetention for questioningCustody managersTaking forensic samplesChargingBail - release pending trialYour entitlement to release on bailConditions on bailFailing to appear in courtLawyersLawyers, money and ethicsDo I need a lawyer?Self -representationCourt procedurePutting things on the recordCourt appearancesCourt protocolSome serious charges can be heard summarilyPleasConsidering the implications of a guilty pleaWhen should I plead guilty?When should I plead not guilty?After a pleaHearings and trialsHearingsCommittalsTrialsPreparationCollect evidence earlyObtain charge detailsResearch the lawConsider your defencesCommon law defencesStatutory defencesJury defencesInvestigate the prosecution evidenceUse subpoenasApply to have the charges droppedSources of legal informationEvidenceEvidence and witnessesProofExaminationCross-examinationRe-examination Some important categories of evidenceMaking objectionsThe 'voir dire'SentencingEvidence and submissionsPossible sentencesSentences of juvenilesCostsAppealsHow to appealApplication for annulmentAppeals against convictionAppeals to higher courtsAppeals against sentenceSpecial inquiries in New South WalesFurther InformationA Jury trial - typical court set-upMagistrate's Court - typical court set-upHearing or trial ProcessCharacter referencesWarrantsFinding the lawUnderstanding case law referencesLegal information at your local libraryFurther readingContact pointsGlossaryIndex.
ISBN:
9781862879614 (paperback)
Dewey class:
347.05
Language:
English
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BRN:
530601
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Reference | 347.05 DEF | Available |