A practitioner's guide to criminal law
NSW Young Lawyers. Criminal Law Committee2004
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An online version of the print copy. It provides a general guide only, with a focus on the practical aspects of criminal procedure, particularly from the defence perspective. This book is not intended to be a comprehensive guide on any topic covered.
Main title:
A practitioner's guide to criminal law / a project of the NSW Young Lawyers Criminal Law Committee
Imprint:
Sydney New South Wales Young Lawyers 2004
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Contents:
This resource is aimed at junior members of the profession and practitioner's who do not regularly practise in criminal law. The law is stated as at November 2004. However, as the publication reminds us, the criminal law is always changing so practitioner's must always update the law referred to in this book for themselves. It includes information on the following topics - Overview and checklist on what to do on charge of a client - The role of the lawyer at the police station and bail - Aspects of criminal procedure - Tips on Local Court practice - Committals - Subpoenas, practice and procedure - Forensic procedures and DNA sampling - Special cases and diversionary programs - Overview and checklist of what to do on charge of a client - Negotiating with the prosecution - Principles - Practical Tips - Applications for intellectually delayed and mentally ill clients in the Local Court - Diversionary schemes for drug dependent offenders - Drug Court of NSW - MERIT - Intervention programs - Children in the criminal justice system - The criminal jurisdiction of the Children’s Court - Young Offenders Act 1997 NSW - Youth Drug and Alcohol Court - Local Court defended hearings - A Practitioner’s Guide to Criminal Law - Preparing Local Court defended hearings - Sentencing - Sentencing Overview - Sentencing options in the Local Court - Plea making in the Local Court - Plea making in PCA offences - Ancillary and related orders and powers - Apprehended violence orders - Ancillary orders and powers - Offenders’ contribution to victims - compensation - Asset forfeiture - Offender registration - Interstate warrants and extradition - Overview and checklist of what to do on charge of a client - Other consequences of conviction - Costs in criminal law - Options after conviction - Annulling convictions - Appealing from the Local Court to the District Court - Appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeal - Getting assistance - Briefing counsel a practical guide - and a list of contacts.
ISBN:
0975600206
Dewey class:
345.994 PRA
Local class:
345.994
Language:
English
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BRN:
76701
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online Resource | 345.994 PRA | Not for loan (Set: 10 Feb 2016) |