LexisNexis Questions and Answers: Criminal Law for Common Law States, 4th edition

LexisNexis Questions and Answers: Criminal Law for Common Law States provides an understanding of criminal law for the common law states of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia and gives a clear and systematic approach to analysing and answering problem and exam questions.

The book is designed to facilitate both continuous review and preparation for examinations. Each chapter commences with a summary of the relevant cases and identification of the key issues. Each question is followed by a suggested answer plan, a sample answer and comments on how the answer might be assessed by an examiner. The authors also offer advice on common errors to avoid and practical hints and tips on how to achieve higher marks. The appendix to the book provides guidance on how to write good essays in criminal law.

Topics covered in this edition include:

• Murder and Involuntary Manslaughter

• Voluntary Manslaughter and Defences

• Assaults and Sexual Assault

• Property and Dishonesty Offences

• Drugs, Public Order and Police Powers

• Complicity and Conspiracy

• Sentencing

• Pleas in Mitigation

• Skeleton Written Submissions on Sentence

Features

• Summary of relevant cases and key issues in each chapter

• Questions with answer guide, examiner’s comments and common errors to avoid

• Helps students revise key areas before attempting problem questions

• Assists students with effective exam study preparation

• Enables students to practise applying their knowledge to hypothetical problems

Related Titles

• Crofts, Criminal Law Elements, 7th edition

• Crofts et al, Waller & Williams Criminal Law: Text and Cases, 15th edition

• Harfield, Hamilton & Teshome, LexisNexis Study Guide: Criminal Law for Common Law States, 2nd edition

• Ilanli, Quick Reference Card: Criminal Law for Common Law States, 3rd edition