Australian Criminal Law in the Common Law Jurisdictions Cases and Materials, Fourth Edition

Australian Criminal Law in the Common Law Jurisdictions Revised Edition 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.

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 Gillies, Adjunct Professor, School of Law, Murdoch University

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

PART 1 OVERVIEW
Chapter 1: The Fundamentals of Criminal Law
PART 2 HOMICIDE
Chapter 2: Homicide and Actus Reus
Chapter 3: Murder and Mens Rea
Chapter 4: Murder: The Doctrines of Provocation and Self-defence
Chapter 5: Involuntary Manslaughter
Chapter 6: Laws of Assault
Chapter 7: Sexual Assault
PART 4 PROPERTY OFFENCES
Chapter 8: Theft and Larceny
Chapter 9: Deception and Fraud Offences
Chapter 10: Burglary, Robbery, and Extortion
PART 5 THE DOCTRINE OF STRICT LIABILITY
Chapter 11: Offences of Strict and Absolute Liability
PART 6 THE INCHOATE OFFENCES
Chapter 12: Attempt, Incitement, and Conspiracy
Chapter 13: Participation in Crime: The Doctrine of Complicity
Chapter 14: The Defences of Compulsion: Duress and Necessity
Chapter 15: Mental State Defences: Intoxication, Insanity, and Diminished Responsibility