Criminal Law

by de Than, Claire; Heaton, Russell

• ISBN13: 9780199657209
• ISBN10: 0199657203
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-07-18
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Criminal Law, Fourth Edition, offers a unique, in-depth analysis of the elements of criminal offenses in the UK. Using a logical structure and a lively writing style, authors Claire de Than and Russell Heaton ensure that even the most complicated aspects of criminal law are explained in a clear and engaging manner, allowing students to develop a full appreciation of the fundamentals.

FEATURES

Structured learning features are integrated throughout the chapters to help students engage with the subject and develop their knowledge further.

Running examples in each chapter provide scenarios to help clarify points of law and aid understanding.

Flowcharts and diagrams offer a useful visual tool to illustrate the more complex offenses and defenses.

The accompanying Companion Website includes a "Hot 100 Cases" database with summaries of key criminal law cases and a bonus chapter on Vicarious and Corporate Liability (www.oup.com/uk/orc/ law/criminal/heaton4e)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Actus Reus
3. Mens Rea and Fault
4. Non-Fatal Offenses Against the Person
5. Sexual Offenses
6. Homicide
7. General Defenses I: Age and Insanity
8. General Defenses II: Automatism, Intoxication, Mistake, and Self-Defense
9. General Defenses III: Duress, Necessity, and Marital Coercion
10. Offenses Against Property I: Theft
11. Offenses Against Property II: Fraud
12. Offenses Against Property III
13. Strict Liability
14. Secondary Participation in Crime
15. Inchoate Offenses