LexisNexis Study Guide: Criminal Law in Queensland and Western Australia

The LexisNexis Study Guide series is designed to assist students in learning the foundations for effective, systematic revision and exam preparation.

Each chapter clearly identifies and explains the pertinent and often difficult topics within criminal law. The most important and recent cases are summarised to consolidate practical understanding of the theoretical concepts. Key cases are summarised with the facts, issue and decision to assist readers' understanding of the cases.

The third edition has been fully revised and updated with recent developments in case law and legislation.

Contents * Fatal Offences * Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person * Sexual Offences * Property Offences * Lack of Will and Accident * Mistakes * Lack of Capacity * Defensive Force * Provocation * Attempts and Conspiracy * Parties to Offences

Features

• Simplifies exam study with the key cases and commentary needed for success in criminal law exams and assessments
• Jurisdiction-specific for Queensland and Western Australia
• Short, concise paragraphs, bullet-pointed summaries and tables help with revision of key areas
• Key cases summarised with facts, issue and decision to promote understanding of relevant principles
• Assists with effective exam study preparation

Related Titles

• Burton et al, LexisNexis Questions and Answers: Criminal Law in Queensland and Western Australia, 3rd ed, 2023
• Colvin, McKechnie & Greene, Criminal Law in Queensland and Western Australia, 9th ed, 2021
• Devereux & Blake, Kenny Criminal Law in Queensland and Western Australia, 9th ed, 2016