Smith and Hogan Criminal Law

12th edition. Continues to offer a highly authoritative account of criminal law.

Smith & Hogan: Criminal Law is regarded as the leading doctrinal textbook on criminal law in England and Wales and has been for over 40 years. This book owes its consistent popularity to its accessible style, depth of analysis and breadth of coverage. It is a key text for undergraduates and an essential reference source for practitioners.

PART I. General Principles; 1.: Crime and sentence; 2.: The definition of a crime; 3.: The classification of offences; 4.: The elements of a crime: actus reus; 5.: The elements of a crime: mens rea; 6.: Crimes of negligence; 7.: Crimes of strict liability; 8.: Parties to crime; 9.: Assistance after the offence; 10.: Vicarious liability and liability of associations; 11.: General defences; 12.: Mental condition offences; 13.: Incitement, conspiracy and attempt; PART II. Particular Crimes; 14.: Murder; 15.: Manslaughter; 16.: Offences related to homicide; 17.: Non-fatal offences against the person; 18.: Sexual offences; 19.: Theft; 20.: Robbery; 21.: Temporary Deprivation; 22.: Making off without Payment; 23.: Fraud Act 2006; 24.: Other fraud offences; 25.: Blackmail and related offences; 26.: Burglary and related offences; 27.: Handling and related offences; 28.: Forgery; 29.: Offences of damages to property; 30.: Computer misuse offences; 31.: Criminal libels and related offences; 32.: Offences against public order; 33.: Road traffic offences; Bibliography; Index