Archbold 2004-2005: Magistrate's Courts Criminal Practice Book

"Archbold Magistrates' Courts Criminal Practice" is a new one-volume annual court book for criminal practitioners in the magistrates' court. Following the style and approach of "Archbold for the Crown Court", with expert and detailed coverage of both substantive law and the practice and procedure of the courts, it provides a 'one-stop shop' for magistrates' courts criminal practice. "Archbold Magistrates'" covers all criminal matters dealt with in the magistrates' court, including the Youth Courts. Completely self-contained, it provides all the information needed for prosecuting, defending or trying criminal offences tried in the magistrates' court, as well as dealing with procedural matters prior to trial in the Crown Court. The new work builds on the excellence of the Archbold name to provide unrivalled guidance for the practitioner. Structured to mirror proceedings, "Archbold Magistrates'" covers pre-trial matters, specific offences, trial and sentencing. The logical progression makes it easy to use at each stage, pre-, post- and during the trial. Related matters such as costs and legal aid are also dealt with. The work is fully up-to-date with important recent developments, including the Criminal Justice Act 2003. The supplementation service will keep you up-to-date with ongoing developments in both legislation and case law. Tailored to the need of the practitioner, "Archbold Magistrates'" is written by a multi-disciplinary team who bring expertise in all the areas covered, including specialist subjects such as sentencing and Youth Courts. With a wide range of practical experience of magistrates' court work, they include solicitors, barristers, judges and clerks. It is completely self-contained, in one portable volume and includes full citation of authorities from statute and case law. It is set out in chronological order, covering pre-trial matters, specific offences, trial and sentencing. It features practical guidance on substantive law, setting out the elements of each offence with advice on procedure, defences and sentencing. It provides up-to-date guidance on sentencing and includes advice on dealing with mentally disordered offenders. It offers practical tools such as procedural checklists and flowcharts to clarify complex areas. It covers the latest legislative developments under the new Criminal Justice Act, Sexual Offences Act and extradition acts.Read More