Australian Criminal Law in the Common Law Jurisdictions: Cases and Materials
by Arenson, Ken; Bagaric, Mirko; Gillies, Peter Murdoch UniversityProfessor, School of LawEdition: 4th
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Pub. Date: 2015-02-05
Publisher(s): Oxford University Press
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Summary
Australian Criminal Law in the Common Law Jurisdictions is a clear and comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of criminal law. Updated throughout to reflect recent cases and legislation, the fourth edition combines clear case extracts with incisive author commentary and discussion. Focusing on the common law states, this text provides clear definitions and criteria for each crime in these jurisdictions and includes critical thinking questions throughout to help readers consolidate their understanding and application of criminal law principles.
Author Biography
Ken Arenson, Associate Professor, Faculty of Business & Law, Deakin University,Mirko Bagaric, Professor, Dean of Law, Head of the School of Law, Deakin University,Peter Murdoch UniversityProfessor, School of Law, Gillies
Kenneth J Arenson- Associate Professor, School of Law, Deakin University
Mirko Bagaric- Professor, Dean of Law, Head of the School of Law, Deakin University
Peter Gilles- Adjunct Professor, School of Law, Murdoch University
Table of Contents
PART 1 OVERVIEW
1. The Fundamentals of Criminal Law
PART 2 HOMICIDE
2. Homicide and Actus Reus
3. Murder and Mens Rea
4. Murder: The Doctrines of Provocation and Self-defence
5. Involuntary Manslaughter
6. Laws of Assault
7. Sexual Assault
PART 4 PROPERTY OFFENCES
8. Theft and Larceny
9. Deception and Fraud Offences
10. Burglary, Robbery, and Extortion
PART 5 THE DOCTRINE OF STRICT LIABILITY
11. Offences of Strict and Absolute Liability
PART 6 THE INCHOATE OFFENCES
12. Attempt, Incitement, and Conspiracy
13. Participation in Crime: The Doctrine of Complicity
14. The Defences of Compulsion: Duress and Necessity
15. Mental State Defences: Intoxication, Insanity, and Diminished Responsibility
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