Archbold : Magistrates' Courts Criminal Practice - Mainwork and Supplement (Rev ed)

Following the style and approach of "Archbold for the Crown Court", with expert and detailed coverage of both substantive law and court procedure, "Archbold Magistrates' Courts Criminal Practice 2006" provides a 'one-stop shop' for magistrates' courts criminal work.

The new second edition builds on the success of the first to provide comprehensive, accessible guidance for the criminal practitioner.

In one convenient, portable volume, "Archbold Magistrates' 2006" covers all criminal matters dealt with in the magistrates' court, including the Youth Courts.

Completely self-contained, it provides all the information needed for prosecuting, defending or trying criminal offences tried in the magistrates' court, as well as dealing with procedural matters prior to trial in the Crown Court.

Structured to mirror proceedings, "Archbold Magistrates' 2006" covers pre-trial matters, trial, specific offences and sentencing.

The clear layout makes it easy to use at each stage, pre-, post- and during the trial.

Related matters such as costs and legal aid are also dealt with.

The new 2006 edition, publishing in September 2005, has been brought fully up-to-date with the latest developments. It includes expert guidance on sentencing, covering changes under the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and the latest guidelines from the Sentencing Guidelines Council.

The new edition also covers the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, latest case law and much more.

Tailored to the needs of the practitioner, "Archbold Magistrates' 2006" is written by a multi-disciplinary team who bring expertise in all the areas covered, including specialist subjects such as sentencing and Youth Courts.

With a wide range of practical experience of magistrates' court work, they include solicitors, barristers, judges and clerks.

Completely self-contained, in one portable volume, this work is presented in an accessible style and structure that ensure information is clearly set out and easy to find.

It is set out in chronological order, covering pre-trial matters, trial, specific offences and sentencing.

It includes full citation of authorities from statute and case law.

It features practical guidance on substantive law, setting out the elements of each offence.

It provides up-to-date guidance on sentencing, and offers specialist coverage of the Youth Courts. It includes advice on dealing with mentally disordered offenders.

It offers practical tools such as procedural checklists and flowcharts to clarify complex areas.

It covers the latest legislative and case law developments, including the implementation of the Criminal Justice Act 2003.