Card Cross & Jones Criminal Law 19e

Thorough coverage of the substantive law ensures that Card, Cross, and Jones Criminal Law provides you with a detailed and up-to-date understanding of the subject Case law and hypothetical examples are used throughout the text to help elucidate the key principles that govern criminal law This clearly structured approach ensures that this text closely follows criminal law courses, providing clear and stimulating commentary on the topics you will be studyingNew to this editionFurther reading references conclude each chapter, providing guidance on where to start additional research Diagrams and tables have been incorporated to help elucidate complicated conceptsWith a reputation for being one of the very best introductory texts on the substantive criminal law in England and Wales, Card, Cross, and Jones Criminal Law remains a firm favourite with lecturers and students alike. Carefully developed coverage ensures that this textbook will support you throughout your study helping you to advance your understanding of the key principles governing criminal law. Designed for use on undergraduate courses and diplomas in law, discussion of case law as well as hypothetical examples and key point summaries guide you through the technicalities of this fascinating aspect of law. This nineteenth edition has been extensively updated to take account of all the recent changes within the criminal law field, including discussion of the most recent case law including Pretty [2009], Purdy [2009], and the most recent legislation including the newly enacted Coroners and Justice Act 2009. Online Resource Centre An Online Resource Centre providing web links and detailed updates help you to keep pace with all the latest developments.Readership: This is a first book on criminal law for undergraduates or postgraduates studying criminal law. Richard Card, Emeritus Professor of Law at De Montfort University, Leicester 1: Introduction 2: Criminal liability 1: actus reus 3: Criminal liability 2: mens rea 4: Proof 5: Mistake and related matters 6: Strict liability 7: Non-fatal offences against the person 8: Homicide and related offences 9: Sexual offences 10: Theft and related offences 11: Other offences under the Theft Act 1968 12: Fraud and related offences 13: Offences of damage to property 14: Inchoate offences 15: Mental condition defences 16: Other general defences 17: Participation 18: Vicarious liability and corporate liability