(Ebook) Kenny criminal law in Queensland and Western Australia 9th Edition by John Devereux, Meredith Blake, RG Kenny ISBN 9780409339796 0409339792

(Ebook) Kenny criminal law in Queensland and Western Australia 9th Edition by John Devereux, Meredith Blake, RG Kenny ISBN 9780409339796 0409339792

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ISBN 10: 0409339792
ISBN 13: 9780409339796
Author: John Devereux, Meredith Blake, RG Kenny

An indispensible tool for students, teachers and practitioners, the text provides a comprehensive and current guide to the fundamentals of the criminal law in Queensland and Western Australia, much of which has direct application in other Code jurisdictions, such as Tasmania.

Following the tradition established by Graham Kenny and Jim Herlihy in 1978, John Devereux and Meredith Blake present a text of an introductory nature suitable for students, teachers and practitioners.

The ninth edition incorporates all recent amendments to the Criminal Codes and to other statutes relating to criminal law in both Queensland and Western Australia, as well as the most recent case law.

Ideal for students approaching the subject for the first time.

Features

• Ideal introduction for students new to criminal law.
• Readers can focus on the relevant Codes and legislation.
• Assists student learning.
• Suitable for students and practitioners in Tasmania.

(Ebook) Kenny criminal law in Queensland and Western Australia 9th Edition Table of contents:

Chapter One: Introduction
Historical background
Imperial legislation
Commonwealth legislation
State legislation
Codification of the criminal law
Other statutory criminal law
Codification of Commonwealth criminal law
The courts and interpretation of the Codes
Federal jurisdiction of state courts
Relevance of Imperial legislation
Common features of the criminal law
Chapter Two: The Trial Courts
Introduction
The Supreme Court
The District Court
Magistrates Courts
Territorial restrictions on jurisdiction
Chapter Three: Appeals
Introduction
Queensland appellate courts
Western Australian appellate courts
Appeals from the Magistrates Court
Appeal by person ‘aggrieved’
Appeals from the Supreme Court and the District Court
Appeals to the High Court
Chapter Four: Classification of Offences
Introduction
Mode of trial
Time limits for prosecution
Costs
Presence of person charged
Legal aid
Chapter Five: The Trial Process
Introduction
Bringing matters before the Supreme Court or District Court
Prosecutions in the Magistrates Court
Hearing a non-indictable offence in the Magistrates Court
Hearing an indictable offence in the Magistrates Court
Bail
Trial in the Supreme Court and District Court
Chapter Six: The Onus of Proof
Introduction
Proof at common law
Proof under the Codes
Proof of jurisdiction
Proof in sentencing
Presumptions
Chapter Seven: Special Pleas
Introduction
The Codes s 17
Section 16: prevention of double punishment for same act
Plea as to jurisdiction
Chapter Eight: Criminal Responsibility
Introduction
Mental element
Ignorance of the law not a defence — Code (Qld) s 22(1) and (WA) s 22 first para
Claim of right — Code (Qld) s 22(2) and (WA) s 22 second para
Acts independent of will and accident — Code (Qld) s 23(1) and (WA) s 23A
The first limb: act independent of will — Code (Qld) s 23(1)(a) and (WA) s 23A
The second limb: event that occurs by accident — Code (Qld) s 23(1)(b) and (WA) s 23B
Mistake of fact — Code (Qld) s 24(1) and (WA) s 24 first para
Extraordinary emergencies — Code (Qld) and (WA) s 25
Insanity — Code (Qld) and (WA) ss 26 and 27
Mental health legislation
Intoxication — Code (Qld) and (WA) s 28
Immature age — Code (Qld) and (WA) s 29
Execution of law, duress and compulsion — Code (Qld) and (WA) s 31
Chapter Nine: Parties to Offences
Introduction
Liability under s 7: accessories, counsellors, aiders and procurers
Liability under ss 8 and 9
Differential verdicts
Withdrawal from common purpose
Accessory after the fact — s 10
Compounding
Chapter Ten: Special Categories of Liability
Introduction
Children
Spousal liability
Corporations
Chapter Eleven: Preliminary Offences
Introduction
Attempts
Conspiracy
Incitement
Chapter Twelve: Homicide
Introduction
Alternative verdicts
Killing of a person
Causation
Unlawfulness
The substantive offence
Murder
Manslaughter
Provocation
Diminished responsibility — Code (Qld) s 304A
Excessive self-defence — Code (WA) s 248(3)
Unlawful assault causing death — Code (WA) s 281
Unlawful striking causing death — Code (Qld) s 314A
Chapter Thirteen: Offences Against the Person
Introduction
Assault
Stalking
Other offences involving danger to life or health
Matters of excuse
Provocation for assault
Defensive force
Dangerous operation of a vehicle (Qld) and dangerous driving (WA)
Chapter Fourteen: Sexual Offences
Introduction
Sexual offences of which absence of consent is an element
Sexual offences of which absence of consent is not an element
Offences that anticipate breaches of morality
Bestiality
Chapter Fifteen: Offences Relating to Property
Introduction
Stealing
Regulatory offences
Recent possession
Unlawful use of motor vehicle
Robbery
Burglary
Fraud
Extortion (blackmail)
Damage to property
Chapter Sixteen: Drug Offences
Introduction
Trafficking
Selling and/or supplying
Manufacturing, producing and cultivating
Index

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