Criminal Law - the Fundamentals

Author: Christina McAlhone
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780414056152
Category : Criminal law
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Fundamentals series introduces students to the principles of the law by way of clear text combined with visual aids, tools and diagrams to enable an easy understanding of the subject without sacrificing the detail that is required for proper comprehension. Each title assumes no level of prior knowledge, allowing the book to be used for those new to the subject and for distance learning. Criminal Law - The Fundamentals includes full coverage of all topics likely to be studied on Criminal Law courses and it includes summaries of the key Law Commission's proposals for reform where relevant

International Criminal Law in a Nutshell

Author: DAVID P. STEWART
Publisher: West Academic Publishing
ISBN: 9781640205987
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
The Nutshell is intended as an introduction for students taking a first course in international criminal law as well as practitioners with little or no familiarity with the field. After a brief introduction to the history of international criminal law (from its origins through Nuremburg to the ad hoc tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda), it summarizes basic principles of international accountability (such as the doctrine of "legality") and concepts of international criminal jurisdiction (including "universal" jurisdiction). Several chapters focus on the International Criminal Court, in particular its substantive jurisdiction (genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression), modes of liability and available defenses. Additional chapters cover the purposes and procedures of extradition (and its alternatives, such as "rendition") and mutual legal assistance (obtaining evidence abroad for use in criminal cases). Attention is also given to the major "transnational crimes," including terrorism, corruption, trafficking and organized crime. The book is written so that readers will not require prior experience in the field of international law.

Criminal Procedure

Author: Jerold H. Israel
Publisher: West Academic Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 580

Book Description
Intended for use by law students of criminal procedure. It is a succinct analysis of the constitutional standards of major current significance. This is not a text on criminal procedure, but rather about constitutional criminal procedure. It avoids describing the non-constitutional standards applied in each state and federally. The text provides the scope and highlights you need to excel in understanding this field. This will enable you to answer exam questions more quickly and accurately, and enhance your skills as an attorney.

The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death

Author: Corinne May Botz
Publisher: The Monacelli Press, LLC
ISBN: 1580931456
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death offers readers an extraordinary glimpse into the mind of a master criminal investigator. Frances Glessner Lee, a wealthy grandmother, founded the Department of Legal Medicine at Harvard in 1936 and was later appointed captain in the New Hampshire police. In the 1940s and 1950s she built dollhouse crime scenes based on real cases in order to train detectives to assess visual evidence. Still used in forensic training today, the eighteen Nutshell dioramas, on a scale of 1:12, display an astounding level of detail: pencils write, window shades move, whistles blow, and clues to the crimes are revealed to those who study the scenes carefully. Corinne May Botz's lush color photographs lure viewers into every crevice of Frances Lee's models and breathe life into these deadly miniatures, which present the dark side of domestic life, unveiling tales of prostitution, alcoholism, and adultery. The accompanying line drawings, specially prepared for this volume, highlight the noteworthy forensic evidence in each case. Botz's introductory essay, which draws on archival research and interviews with Lee's family and police colleagues, presents a captivating portrait of Lee.

Contract Law

Author: Robert Duxbury
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9781847031273
Category : Contracts
Languages : en
Pages : 428

Book Description
Utilizing topical practical examples throughout, this volume provides a detailed account of contract law, explaining the fundamental principles and how the law operates in practice. It focuses on UK common law, but covers relevant EU law and makes comparisons with other common law jurisdictions.

Family Law in a Nutshell

Author: Harry D. Krause
Publisher: West Academic Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
Family law draws from constitutional law as well as from criminal law, conflict laws, and the laws of contracts, torts, property, inheritance, and even taxation. This comprehensive review inspects the creation of marriage relationships, spousal rights and obligations, parent and child relationships, marriage termination, and the economic consequences of divorce.

Darbyshire on the English Legal System

Author: Penny Darbyshire
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780414031333
Category : Civil procedure
Languages : en
Pages : 520

Book Description
This edition of an established text provides a concise and up-to-date introduction to the English legal system. Both law students and students on vocational courses will welcome it as a highly readable and stimulating overview of the subject.

White Collar Crime in a Nutshell

Author: Ellen S. Podgor
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780314291530
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Softbound - New, softbound print book.

Nutshells Land Law

Author: Michael Haley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780414052451
Category : Land tenure
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An essential revision and started guide, presenting the essentials of the law in clear and straightforward language.

Mental Health Law in a Nutshell

Author: JOHN E.B. MYERS
Publisher: West Academic Publishing
ISBN: 9781684674787
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 275

Book Description
Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues in mental health law, including diagnosis of mental illness; expert testimony on mental health issues; civil commitment; competence to stand trial; the insanity defense; various competencies; ethical/legal issues facing mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice; discrimination against persons with mental illness; financial and medical benefits for disabled persons.