Classification: Criminal Law; 

Book Description

The Archbold 2010 service comprises the publication of the mainwork together with the first supplement. Subsequent supplements are published in spring and summer 2010. Subscribers also receive regular copies of Archbold News.

For over 180 years Archbold: Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice has been the first choice of judges, barristers and practitioners. It offers the most authoritative and comprehensive coverage of the practice and procedure of the Crown Court including jurisdiction, bail, evidence, costs and appeals.

The 2010 edition is publishing in November, fully revised and updated with new legislation, case law, Statutory Instruments, practice directions and guidelines by the team of expert editors.

Reasons to subscribe to Archbold

1. Your time is far too valuable to have it wasted searching for information. To that end, Archbold is divided into logical sections using a consistent set of headings and sub-headings. It includes thousands of cross-references and is fully indexed, lightening the burden of research.

2. It concentrates on what the law is, rather than what it ought to be, covering both substantive law and the practice and procedure of the Crown Court.

3. With 185 years' authority informing every page, Archbold is the reference work to cite in court, adding weight and credibility to your arguments.

4. Separate chapters cover each indictable offence in depth, from forgery to murder, enhancing your understanding of the crimes relevant to your current cases.

5. We don't believe you want to wade through impenetrable text. To that end, Archbold is written in straightforward language and short paragraphs.

6. With single-volume paper and CD-ROM formats available, Archbold is both portable and easy to access, ensuring journeys to court don't become workouts.

7. Updated three times a year and supplemented by Archbold News, Archbold keeps you abreast of the latest developments in criminal law, from case law to new Statutory Instruments.

Contents

* The Indictment

* The Criminal Jurisdiction of the Crown Court

* Bail, Appearance of Accused for Trial,

* Presence During Trial

* Trial

* Sentences and Orders on Conviction

* Costs and Criminal Defence Service

* Criminal Appeal

* Oral Testimony of Witnesses

* Documentary and Real Evidence

* Miscellaneous Sources of Evidence

* Hearsay Evidence

* Privilege, Public Interest Immunity and Disclosure

* Evidence of Bad Character

* Evidence of Identification

* Investigatory Powers
- Confessions
- Discretion to Exclude Evidence, etc.

* Human Rights

* The Mental Element in Crime

* Principals and Secondary Parties

* Offences Against the Person

* Sexual Offences

* Offences under the Theft and Fraud Acts

* Forgery, Personation and Cheating

* Criminal Damage and Kindred Offences

* Firearms and Offensive Weapons

* Offences Against the Crown and Government

* Money Laundering Offences

* Harmful or Dangerous Drugs

* Offences against Public Justice

* Public Order Offences

* Commerce, Financial Markets and Insolvency

* Offences against Public Morals and Policy

* Motor Vehicle Offences

* Conspiracy, Encouragement and Attempt to Commit Crime