A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE / Edition 16

by John Sprack, Michael Sprack

Overview

Beginning with an explanation of procedure prior to the accused appearing in court, this straightforward and practical guide works through the way in which prosecutions are commenced and the process around funding by the criminal defence service and bail. It then moves on to describe proceedings in the magistrates' court, including summary trial and committal for sentence, as well as the way in which the youth court operates. Finally, the process by which serious offences are sent direct to the Crown Court; trial on indictment; and sentencing and appeals are all examined in detail.

Fully updated to incorporate recent developments in the field, this new edition examines the impact of legislative developments, such as the repeal of the Criminal Courts Charge, changes to the funding system, and amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules. Recent judicial initiatives and important new case law are also covered.

Very much a practical guide, this title makes frequent use of examples, flowcharts, and tables, and is specifically designed to assist the busy professional and student. A Practical Approach to Criminal Procedure is an indispensable resource for those working in this field.

The A Practical Approach series is the perfect partner for practice work. Each title focuses on one field of the law and provides a comprehensive overview of the subject together with clear, practical advice and tips on issues likely to arise in practice. The books are also an excellent resource for those new to the law, where the expert overview and clear layout promote ease of understanding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198843566
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	01/28/2020
Edition description:	16th ed.
Pages:	576
Product dimensions:	9.60(w) x 6.70(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

John Sprack, Barrister, formerly Reader, Inns of Court Law School, ,Michael Sprack, Barrister, 1 M.C.B

John Sprack practiced for a number of years as a barrister in the criminal courts. He taught Criminal Litigation at the Inns of Court School of Law (now City Law School) for 11 years, and was Director of its Bar Vocational Course and of the LLM in Criminal Litigation. He was one of the founding authors of Blackstone's Criminal Practice and now provides Continuous Professional Development courses for practicing lawyers in Advocacy and Employment Law. He was an Employment judge for 15 years.


Michael Sprack has a busy practice, specialising in criminal defence, employment and housing law, and has been at tenant at 1M.C.B since 2017. He has appeared in the Crown Court and the Magistrates' Court on a range of matters, including violent and sexual offences, offences involving weapons, drugs, fraud, dishonesty and driving. He has also advised and acted in appeals against conviction.

Table of Contents

Part I Introduction1. Setting the Scene2. The Role of the Criminal Procedure Roles3. Preliminaries to Court Appearance4. Prosecutors5. The Decision to ProsecutePart II The Magistrates Court6. Magistrates and their Courts7. Bail and Remands8. Mode of Trial9. Disclosure10. Course of a Summary Trial11. Trial of Juveniles12. Committal for Sentence13. Sending Cases to the Crown CourtPart III Trial on Indictment14. The Crown Court15. The Indictment16. Pre-Trial Proceedings17. Pleas18. The Jury19. Judge-Only Trials20. The Course of the Trial21. The VerdictPart IV Sentencing22. Procedure Before Sentencing23. Determining the Sentence24. Custodial Sentences25. Sentences other than CustodyPart V Appeals and Ancillary Matters26. Appeals from the Crown Court27. Appeals from the Magistrates' Courts28. Ancillary Financial Matters29. Your PracticeAppendices1. Deciding the Mode of Trial2. Trial Procedure in Outline