Law Society of Ireland Manual: Criminal Litigation

by Butler, Maura

• ISBN13: 9780199554362
• ISBN10: 0199554366
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-01
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

The Criminal Litigation manual starts by introducing students to the area of criminal litigation and provides them with an overview of general practice considerations. The manual is split into logical parts dealing with the law of evidence in criminal courts, preliminary procedures in the prosecution of crimes, selected mode of trial and procedures in trial courts, and areas of specialized procedure. The manual takes students through the whole criminal litigation process, from the initial investigation of a crime through to the conclusion of a case, and looks at the process from both a prosecution and defence perspective. It is an essential text for students studying criminal litigation on the Law Society of Ireland's Professional Practice Course and is also an excellent resource for any Irish legal practitioner.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Criminal Litigation and General Practice Considerations

Introduction

The Impact of Human Rights Law on Criminal Litigation Practice

Managing a Criminal Litigation Practice

The Law of Evidence in Criminal Courts

Fundamental Principles on the Law of Evidence

The Skills of the Criminal Advocate

Preliminary Procedures in the Prosecution of Crime

The Criminal Investigation

Commencement of Proceedings

Bail, Adjournments and Remands

Legal Aid

Selected Mode of Trial and Procedures in Trial Courts

Choice of Trial Venue

The Conduct of Summary Trials

Proceedings Relating to Indictable Offences

Juveniles in the Criminal Process

Sentencing

Appeals and Judicial Review

Areas of Specialized Procedure

Road Traffic Offences

The Proceeds of Crime

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