Australian Criminal Laws in the Common Law Jurisdictions Cases and Materials, Third Edition

by Arenson, Kenneth J; Bagaric, Mirko; Gillies, Peter

• ISBN13: 9780195571011
• ISBN10: 0195571010
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-12-01
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Concise extracts combined with incisive commentary and discussion make Australian Criminal Law in the Common Law Jurisdictions: Cases and Materials, Third Edition comprehensive and user-friendly. Formerly Criminal Laws in Australia, this edition has been revised to focus on the common law jurisdictions of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. This allows for a greater depth of analysis and exposition of the criminal law in these states. Clear definitions and criteria are given for each crime and review questions and problem questions in each chapter consolidate readers¿ understanding and assist them in applying the law.

Author Biography

Kenneth J Arenson is an Associate Professor in the School of Law at Deakin University, Geelong.

Mirko Bagaric is a Professor in the School of Law at Deakin University, Burwood.

Peter Gillies is a Professor in the Department of Business Law at Macquarie University.

Table of Contents

Part 1 - Overview
1. The Fundamentals of Criminal Law
Part 2 - Homicide
2. Homicide and Actus Reus
3. Murder and Mens Rea
4. Murder: The Doctrines of Provocation and Self-defence
5. Involuntary Manslaughter
Part 3 - Assault
6. Laws of Assault
7. Sexual Assault
Part 4 - Theft Offences
8. Theft and Larceny
9. Deception and Fraud Offences
10. Burglary, Robbery, and Extortion
Part 5 - The Doctrine of Strict Liability
11. Offences of Strict and Absolute Liability
Part 6 - The Inchoate Offences
12. Attempt, Incitement and Conspiracy
Part 7 - Participatory Liability
13. Participation in Crime: The Doctrine of Complicity
Part 8 - The General Defences
14. The Defences of Compulsion: Duress and Necessity
15. Mental State Defences: Intoxication, Insanity, and Diminished Responsibility