Full Description
Smith, Hogan, & Ormerod's Criminal Law is rightly regarded as the leading doctrinal textbook on criminal law in England and Wales. The book owes its consistent popularity to its accessible style, depth of analysis, and breadth of coverage. Over fifty years since the publication of the first edition, Professor David Ormerod and Karl Laird continue the tradition set down by Professors Sir John Smith and Brian Hogan by producing a textbook of unrivaled quality. The text continues to be an invaluable resource for undergraduate students and an essential reference source for criminal law practitioners. Online resources:A selection of online resources accompany this text, including:* Comprehensive annual legal updates, organized by chapter* A full bibliography arranged alphabetically and by chapter* A selection of additional online chapters
Contents
PART I. General Principles1: An introduction to the criminal law2: The elements of a crime: actus reus3: The elements of a crime: mens rea4: Crimes of negligence5: Crimes of strict liability6: Parties to crime7: Assistance after the offence8: Corporate and vicarious liability9: Mental conditions, intoxication and mistake10: General defences11: Inchoate crimePART II. Particular Crimes12: Murder13: Voluntary manslaughter14: Involuntary manslaughter15: Further homicide and related offences16: Non-fatal offences against the person17: Sexual offences18: Theft19: Robbery20: Offences of temporary deprivation21: Making off without payment22: The Fraud Act 200623: Other offences involving fraud24: Blackmail and related offences25: Burglary and related offences26: Handling and related offences27: Forgery (Online Chapter)28: Offences of damage to property29: Computer misuse offences30: Obscene communication and publication offences (Online Chapter)31: Offences against public order (Online Chapter)32: Selected road traffic offences (Online Chapter)
